Job Summary
Role: Speech and Language Therapist
When: Immediately/ASAP
Where: Wandsworth
School type: High Functioning ASD, age 9-19
Pay: Band 6/7
Is HCPC registration required: Yes but those with HCPC in process will be considered
Do you have experience in Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy and looking for a role in which to specialise working with children?
Are you a confident and motivated Band 5 or an emerging Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist who would like to work within schools in either a part-time or full-time capacity?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work around your family life, or are you keen to build new skills in SEND such as SI (Sensory Integration)?
Reason to apply, recruiter’s note…
“I understand the current demand for SaLTs across the UK and London and know those with experience and expertise need a reason to apply. I encourage those who looking for a supportive team, incredible leader (headteacher) with a positive approach to investing in their staff to read on. Perhaps you are looking for a more manageable workload or obtain some work/life balance. I have introduced a multitude of staff who have found their purpose within this team of likeminded SEN professionals. If you are even slightly intrigued, please call in and ask for Emilie.”
About the role and place of work:
Parker Smith Inclusion are supporting with a SW London based special school looking to expand their Therapy offer. The school is looking to employ an on site Speech and Language Therapist to join their ever developing Therapy Team. This is a full-time opportunity but there is flexibility if required.
The school is headed by their wonderfully inspiring Headteacher who supports and leads her dynamic and diverse staff team to enable them to be the best educators for the children who attend the school. They will consider Speech and Language Therapists with HCPC in process or newly qualified SaLTs, as long as there is relevant experience with a positive approach to supporting neurodiverse children, you will be considered!
The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behavioural challenges. If you are committed to making a difference in SEND and you have a talent for working with children who have complex behavioural needs, we want to hear from you!
Duties and responsibilities:
During school closures some of our schools lost locum staff in their Speech and Language Therapy teams, so, much like a number of our schools, they are looking to offer a permanent contract to a Speech and Language Therapist looking for security in school based work.
The Speech and Language therapy team forms part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive forward programmes of development and rehabilitation to the school's cohort.
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass Speech and Language Therapy assessments, treatment and management of needs extended to life outside of school. You will assess, implement and develop treatment programmes according to diagnosis and identified needs.
Please apply if you are a…
- Newly qualified SaLT (Band 5 equivalent)
- Experienced SaLT (Band 6 equivalent)
- Lead SaLT (Band 7/8 equivalent)
- Sponsorship available for HCPC registered therapists (or in process)
Speech and Language Therapy hours and contract types:
- Full time – term time only
- Part-time – term time only
- Full time – 52 weeks
- Part-time – 52 weeks
- Permanent contracts, FTC, temporary and locum
Applicant should be/have:
- A registered Speech and Language Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) or registration n process.
- Paediatric experience.
- A passion to work in Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy.
- An understanding of Speech and Language Therapy process/interventions.
- Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.
- Resilience, patience, compassion, and an ability to manage difficult situations.
Whatever your situation or level of experience, please speak to us today to discuss opportunities within Speech and Language Therapy in London!
Interested in hearing more?
If you want to hear more about our Speech and Language Therapy opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to emilie@psinclusion.co.uk
If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.
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