Job summary
o To independently model and coach identified interventions including intensive interaction and groups for children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years under the guidance of a qualified therapisto To independently deliver identified training to parents of children with communication needs under the guidance of a qualified therapist
o To independently deliver identified training to Early Years staff on strategies and interventions to support children with speech, language and communication needs
o To independently monitor the progress of identified children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years under the guidance of a qualified therapist - including informal assessments, observations and discussions with early years staff and parents - and to feedback findings to the therapist
o Devise, design and produce low technology communication aids - and model using these.
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Main duties of the job
o To independently model and deliver identified interventions including intensive interaction and support therapists to run groups for children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years under the guidance of a qualified therapist
o To independently deliver identified training to parents of children with speech, language and communication needs under the guidance of a qualified therapist
o To independently deliver informal training to Early Years staff on strategies and interventions to support children with speech, language and communication needs
o To independently monitor the progress of identified children with speech, language and communication needs in Early Years under the guidance of a qualified therapist - including informal assessments, observations and discussions with early years staff and parents - and to feedback findings to the therapist
o Devise, design and produce low technology communication aids - and model using these
o To produce resources for intervention and maintain resources appropriate to the clinical environment and child's needs as requested by therapists
o To support with the running of any school holiday group sessions run by the team
o To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times
About us
We are delighted to offer this opportunity to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner within CNWL Allied Health Professional (AHP) Support Workers.
AHP Support Workers are vital in CNWL's therapies teams and have varied roles across many clinical services, as Assistants and Associate Practitioners to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians and Podiatrists. Roles also include Activity Coordinators and Fitness Instructors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently model and deliver identified interventions to children in Early Years, with supervision/ from a qualified speech and language therapist
1.1 To model identified interventions to Nursery/School staff so they are able to continue to run school led interventions
1.2 To offer identified training to Nursery/School staff /parents on strategies and interventions to support children with speech, language and communication needs
1.3 To support qualified speech and language therapists to deliver training to staff/parents as needed including support with organizing this as needed
1.4 To offer identified training to parents of children with speech, language and communication needs
1.5 To independently monitor the progress of identified children with speech, language and communication needs and to feedback findings to the speech and language therapist
1.6 To communicate with parent/carers, Early Years/ school staff of identified children with speech, language and communication needs and to feedback findings to the speech and language therapist
1.7 To feedback to the speech and language therapist any concerns around the childs progress in therapy as noted in sessions or reported by setting staff or parent/carers
1.6 To record information on the childs SystmOne record documenting input at the earliest opportunity, which would typically be by the end of the working day or the next working day at the latest
1.8 To liaise where appropriate and communicate effectively with all other members of the speech and language therapy team to ensure continuity.
1.9 To provide written and verbal communication, at all levels and to be able to communicate effectively with clients carers/parents, and other professionals at all levels of Trust and outside agencies.
1.10 To keep up to date with new developments within the service, and to apply this to working practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To independently model and deliver identified interventions to children in Early Years, with supervision/ from a qualified speech and language therapist
1.1 To model identified interventions to Nursery/School staff so they are able to continue to run school led interventions
1.2 To offer identified training to Nursery/School staff /parents on strategies and interventions to support children with speech, language and communication needs
1.3 To support qualified speech and language therapists to deliver training to staff/parents as needed including support with organizing this as needed
1.4 To offer identified training to parents of children with speech, language and communication needs
1.5 To independently monitor the progress of identified children with speech, language and communication needs and to feedback findings to the speech and language therapist
1.6 To communicate with parent/carers, Early Years/ school staff of identified children with speech, language and communication needs and to feedback findings to the speech and language therapist
1.7 To feedback to the speech and language therapist any concerns around the childs progress in therapy as noted in sessions or reported by setting staff or parent/carers
1.6 To record information on the childs SystmOne record documenting input at the earliest opportunity, which would typically be by the end of the working day or the next working day at the latest
1.8 To liaise where appropriate and communicate effectively with all other members of the speech and language therapy team to ensure continuity.
1.9 To provide written and verbal communication, at all levels and to be able to communicate effectively with clients carers/parents, and other professionals at all levels of Trust and outside agencies.
1.10 To keep up to date with new developments within the service, and to apply this to working practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Degree qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- First class honours degree or equivalent
- Further training courses relevant to the post
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with pre-school children in a work setting
Desirable
- Experience of working as a speech and language therapy assistant
- Experience of working with Autistic Children
- Experience of working with children with special needs
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of running group interventions
- Experience of providing intensive interaction sessions
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to pre-school children with SLCN.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to pre-school children with SLCN).
- Knowledge of appropriate therapy strategies for children with SLCN including: speech, language, stammering, social communication
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre-school children with SLCN
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of children with SLCN
- Experience of modelling strategies to parents and school/ early years staff
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of using SystmOne as the electronic record
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Degree qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- First class honours degree or equivalent
- Further training courses relevant to the post
Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with pre-school children in a work setting
Desirable
- Experience of working as a speech and language therapy assistant
- Experience of working with Autistic Children
- Experience of working with children with special needs
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of running group interventions
- Experience of providing intensive interaction sessions
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to pre-school children with SLCN.
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to pre-school children with SLCN).
- Knowledge of appropriate therapy strategies for children with SLCN including: speech, language, stammering, social communication
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre-school children with SLCN
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a range of children with SLCN
- Experience of modelling strategies to parents and school/ early years staff
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of using SystmOne as the electronic record
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
