Job summary Part-time (3 days), Term time, permanent, non-residentialposition in an Ofsted rated Outstanding School.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.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 Aboutthis post:Asuitable candidate would be an enthusiastic and adaptable therapist, who enjoysworking as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The role will involve managing and delivering therapy to a varied caseloadof boys aged 8-18 including assessing pupils needs for Speech and LanguageTherapy, both formally and informally.
Students at More House School areacademically able, but struggle in education due to Speech, Language andCommunication difficulties, Specific Learning Difficulties and related SENDneeds.
Therapy is delivered in small groups of between three and six boys andis integrated into the whole school timetable, so that no student is withdrawnfrom lessons.
Speech and Language Therapists at More House School workcollaboratively with teaching staff to support the generalisation of languageskills into the classroom and to support pupils to access the curriculum.This transition role will allow youto join the team as a Band 5 while working through clinical competencies beforemoving into the Band 6 role.
Experienced Speech and Language Therapists readyto progress to a Band 6 or already in a Band 6 position are also encouraged toapply.
About us MoreHouse Schoolis a registered charity providing an exceptional, mainstreameducation for intelligent boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and weaknessin their developmental language skills.
Delivering a transformativeeducation repeatedly recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted over more than adecade, we offer a specialised learning environment for day and boarding boysfrom Year 4 to Year 13.
Our pupils are taught to recognise theirstrengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence andextraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and A Levelcourses.
Job description Job responsibilities Therole and responsibilities include:toassess pupils needs for Speech and Language Therapy both formally andinformally;todevelop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy for pupils and toevaluate the outcomes of the intervention;towork collaboratively with teaching staff to support the generalisation oflanguage skills into the classroom;to supervise Speech and Language Therapistsand / or assistants;to direct Speech and Language Therapyassistants;toprovide advice and support to other staff members regarding the management ofcommunication difficulties;to attend annual reviews;toenable pupils to access the full curriculum by providing support within theclassroom as necessary;toattend Parents Evenings as required;toliaise with other staff as required;toprovide support for public examinations;toexplain the role of Speech and Language Therapist to visitors, students,volunteers and other professionals;to assist with proofreading of annualreports;toprepare reports and data analyses;toprovide study support, one day per week, between and (full time positionsonly);toprepare suitable materials to support therapy;tosupervise break times;toattend whole school induction programme (in your first year);toattend 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.
Person Specification 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.
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.
Evidence of commitment to own professional development.
Confidence using IT to communicate.
An ability to keep accurate and contemporaneous records.
Excellent standard of written English and attention to detail.
Desirable Completion of other relevant training courses.
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.