Speech and Language Specialist

Salary: Equivalent to NHS Band 6 (£38,682 – £46,580 depending on experience)

We are looking for an empathic, creative and skilled band 6 speech and language therapist with relevant experience working with Autistic children and young people to work as part of the team at our school site in Braithwell. In addition to working with the staff and students at Braithwell, you will also work alongside the wider therapy team, which is an established and well-regarded integrated team (based at Sutherland House School, Nottingham). We can offer you multi-disciplinary and integrated service models of practice, CPD, and regular supervision.

Sutherland House School Braithwell is an independent specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 5-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are excited to have the opportunity to permanently employ a part time Band 6 speech and language therapist to join us.

You would be providing person centred speech and language therapy support. You will work closely with education colleagues to support the progress and development of students in line with their EHCP. This work includes assessing communication needs, developing systems of communication and programmes of intervention for a specific caseload, supporting training in a range of topics associated with learning, communication, and autism and being involved in MDT meetings. This post is ideally suited to someone who has some experience of evidence-based practice in supporting autistic children and young people, including those with learning disabilities, and is looking to further develop their knowledge and skills.

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please note this advert may close early dependent on the volume of applications.