Overview and Responsibilities Speech and Language Therapist – HedgewayLocation:Pilning, Bristol, BS 4JN Salary: £,.
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(FTE £, - £,)Hours: hours per week – Term time onlyAurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for 7- year olds with complex communication and associated difficulties.
Putting students' needs first, because they know that once they understand the young people's personal needs and individual learning styles they can provide the right level of support to enable them to learn more effectively and achieve their full potential.
Working with students to prepare them for adulthood, whether that be further education, training or employment.The main purpose of the role:The purpose of the role is to plan, provide and further develop an integrated Speech and Language Therapy service to the pupils at Hedgeway School, covering communication needsKey duties:Run social communication groups for students, either directly or supervising groups run by education staff.
Carry out speech and language interventions as described in students' statutory documentation.
Carry out baseline communication assessments for all students.
Write SMART targets for education plans; and assess and monitor progress against these targets, amending where necessary Lead and deliver training to the education team in social communicationCarry out a whole-school classroom language audit and provide recommendations for SLT.Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others.Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as requiredAttend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports.Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
Please see the link below for our full job description: Skills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities:Qualifications:To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPCTo hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.To work within the RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC standards.Knowledge and experience:Knowledge of a range of therapy interventions in learning disabilityKnowledge of behaviour supportKnowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communicationKnowledge of Autism Spectrum ConditionsHave at least two years' post-graduate experience working as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist.Working with children or young people with learning disabilitiesWorking with children or young people with an Autistic Spectrum ConditionHave experience or knowledge of delivering provision through the EHCP process Benefits and Additional Information What's on offer?Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:Full training and continued supportOpportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!Free lunch during your working dayPerkbox subscriptionLife assurance and Enhanced pension schemeCar lease scheme Bike to work scheme Free parking Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.Apply/Enquiries If you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.
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