Job summary
Full time (part-time/full-time equivalent job share considered), permanent, non-residential position in an Ofsted-rated Outstanding School.
This transition role will allow you to join the team as a band 5 while working through clinical competencies before moving into the band 6 role. Experienced Speech and Language Therapists ready to progress to a band 6 position are also encouraged to apply.
Post: Due to increasing pupil numbers, we are expanding our therapy team.We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team. We offer excellent training and support working in a unique, friendly and professional environment.
- Large, friendly multi-disciplinary team;
- Comprehensive support and clear career progression;
- HCPC registration and professional membership fees paid;
- Competitive salary;
- Generous school holidays.
Our therapists are inspiring and creative, transforming the futures of intelligent pupils with additional learning challenges, by empowering them. Come and join us for an exciting opportunity to work directly with children and young people, supporting them to develop, thrive and reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
To assess pupils needs for Speech and
Language Therapy both formally and informally;
to develop and implement specialist
Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and to evaluate the outcomes of the
intervention;
to work collaboratively with teaching
staff to support the generalisation of language skills into the classroom;
to
supervise Speech and Language Therapists and / or assistants;
to
direct Speech and Language Therapy assistants;
to provide advice and support to other
staff members regarding the management of communication difficulties
to
attend annual reviews
to enable pupils to access the full
curriculum by providing support within the classroom as necessary
to attend Parents Evenings as required;
to liaise with other staff as required;
to provide support for public examinations;
to explain the role of Speech and
Language Therapist to visitors, students, volunteers and other professionals;
to
assist with proofreading of annual reports;
to prepare reports and data analyses;
to provide study support, one day per
week, between 4.30 and 5.30pm (full time positions only);
to prepare suitable materials to support
therapy;
to supervise break times;
to attend whole school induction
programme (in your first year);
to attend school functions as requested.
This list of duties is
not exhaustive, and as with all roles in the school, the position includes any
other duties, from time to time, deemed appropriate or necessary by the Headmaster.
About us
The School: More House School provides an exceptional, mainstream education for boys with Speech, Language and Communication Disorders, Specific Learning Difficulties and related SEND needs. The school, recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted over more than a decade, offers a specialised learning environment for 490 day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13. Our pupils are academically able and take a range of GCSE, BTEC and A Level courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description please visit:https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description please visit:https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the HCPC standards of proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- An ability to assess pupils needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally.
- An ability to develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention.
- An ability to make effective use of strategies to motivate and engage pupils in therapy and to promote good student relationships.
- Ability to provide supervision and support to less experienced therapists and assistants.
- An ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
- Relevant work experience
- A good understanding of the principles of supportive behaviour management.
- Recent professional development relevant to Speech and Language Therapy in educational settings.
- Proficient skills with Microsoft. Experience of using a school-focused management information system.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of standardised assessments.
- Experience of delivering supervision.
- Recent professional development relevant to Speech and Language Therapy in educational settings.
- Proficient skills with Microsoft. Experience of using a school-focused management information system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC Registration or willingness to complete Return to Practice
- Membership of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Desirable
- Completion of other relevant training courses.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the HCPC standards of proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- An ability to assess pupils needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally and informally.
- An ability to develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention.
- An ability to make effective use of strategies to motivate and engage pupils in therapy and to promote good student relationships.
- Ability to provide supervision and support to less experienced therapists and assistants.
- An ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
- Relevant work experience
- A good understanding of the principles of supportive behaviour management.
- Recent professional development relevant to Speech and Language Therapy in educational settings.
- Proficient skills with Microsoft. Experience of using a school-focused management information system.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of standardised assessments.
- Experience of delivering supervision.
- Recent professional development relevant to Speech and Language Therapy in educational settings.
- Proficient skills with Microsoft. Experience of using a school-focused management information system.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC Registration or willingness to complete Return to Practice
- Membership of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Desirable
- Completion of other relevant training courses.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
