Speech and Language Therapist - NHS Band 5
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a7c730d2-b370-4187-9e3b-1b46b67e7542 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to expand our team by appointing two additional Speech & Language Therapists at either Band 5 or Band 6 level, dependent on therapist knowledge, skills and experience. We are able to offer a high level of support for newly qualified practitioners (NQPs) and would welcome applications from newly qualified therapists or those about to graduate. The posts will include covering communication needs within the school and include opportunities for SLTs with dysphagia training and experience, or an interest in developing skills in this area. You can also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, employer contribution pension scheme including life cover and a 24-hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
What the school offers its staff
The Vale Federation of Schools incorporates Booker Park Primary Special School and Stocklake Park Secondary Special School, across 2 campuses. Booker Park School currently educates 243 pupils and Stocklake Park School 108 pupils, including a Sixth Form. Our extensive facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, soft play centre, sensory, swing rooms, rebound trampoline, library audio suite and multiple outdoor activity and learning areas. Based in Aylesbury, our schools are close to the town centre and local train stations, have excellent bus links and free on-site parking at all sites. We are offering the chance to become part of an amazing team with amazing opportunities.
Further details about the role
The roles will include significant opportunities for meaningful direct work with pupils and collaborative work with teaching staff to integrate speech and language therapy recommendations into daily classroom practice. There are opportunities to deliver training for staff and parents on a range of topics, including contributing to an extensive training programme for teachers and TAs which reflects the Vale Federation’s commitment to integrated therapy. The successful candidate will be able to will have the ability to carry out formal and informal assessment and observations of children and young people to create a profile of their speech, language and communication difficulties, and also effectively plan, prepare and deliver assessment and intervention in an integrated model across the Federation, including working in classes and with parents. Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged for all SLTs. We have a generous budget dedicated to training and CPD opportunities and regular professional supervision in place for the team. The department is well resourced with a comprehensive range of assessments, specialist communication and clinical software, and therapy resources and equipment, including a range of specialist AAC equipment. Therapists are provided with their own laptops and are supported by the on-site IT service.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
We are seeking to expand our team by appointing two additional Speech & Language Therapists at either Band 5 or Band 6 level, dependent on therapist knowledge, skills and experience. We are able to offer a high level of support for newly qualified practitioners (NQPs) and would welcome applications from newly qualified therapists or those about to graduate. The posts will include covering communication needs within the school and include opportunities for SLTs with dysphagia training and experience, or an interest in developing skills in this area. You can also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, employer contribution pension scheme including life cover and a 24-hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
What the school offers its staff
The Vale Federation of Schools incorporates Booker Park Primary Special School and Stocklake Park Secondary Special School, across 2 campuses. Booker Park School currently educates 243 pupils and Stocklake Park School 108 pupils, including a Sixth Form. Our extensive facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, soft play centre, sensory, swing rooms, rebound trampoline, library audio suite and multiple outdoor activity and learning areas. Based in Aylesbury, our schools are close to the town centre and local train stations, have excellent bus links and free on-site parking at all sites. We are offering the chance to become part of an amazing team with amazing opportunities.
Further details about the role
The roles will include significant opportunities for meaningful direct work with pupils and collaborative work with teaching staff to integrate speech and language therapy recommendations into daily classroom practice. There are opportunities to deliver training for staff and parents on a range of topics, including contributing to an extensive training programme for teachers and TAs which reflects the Vale Federation’s commitment to integrated therapy. The successful candidate will be able to will have the ability to carry out formal and informal assessment and observations of children and young people to create a profile of their speech, language and communication difficulties, and also effectively plan, prepare and deliver assessment and intervention in an integrated model across the Federation, including working in classes and with parents. Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged for all SLTs. We have a generous budget dedicated to training and CPD opportunities and regular professional supervision in place for the team. The department is well resourced with a comprehensive range of assessments, specialist communication and clinical software, and therapy resources and equipment, including a range of specialist AAC equipment. Therapists are provided with their own laptops and are supported by the on-site IT service.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.