Speech and language therapist post at Shaftesbury Millie College, a post-16 setting for young people with learning and physical disabilities, working term time only over 35 hours a week. The work covers assessment and intervention for young people with developmental disorders, delivered one-to-one, in groups and across vocational activities, with staff training and family work. It suits a therapist with paediatric or young-adult specialism, and sits within a multi-disciplinary team. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What the job involves
- Deliver speech and language assessments and interventions to young people with developmental disorders
- Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions, monitoring progress against treatment plans
- Manage own caseload, keeping contemporaneous and accurate records in line with HCPC guidelines
- Work 1:1, 2:1 and in groups across class-based and communal activities
- Develop a total communication environment, including sign, Makaton and VOCAs with the ACE Centre
- Provide training for staff and families
- Work closely with families and professionals as a source of information, support and advice
- Embed therapy programmes into education through example and staff training
- Monitor student progress and raise changes with the MDT
- Write reports on student development for annual reviews
- Encourage students and staff to develop communication and language
- Deliver a therapy programme independently, without direct supervision
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualification as a speech and language therapist
Experience
- Practical experience working within an educational environment
- Experience building positive relationships with children and young people
Skills & knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to act calmly and professionally in occasionally challenging situations
- Ability to work on own initiative and use supervision and support systems
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team, including training staff and families
- Understanding of sign, Makaton and language skill development
- Awareness of safeguarding policies, procedures and legislation
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Experience working with young people in a special school or paediatric speech and language therapy setting
- Postgraduate qualification in dysphagia
- Interest or existing specialism in paediatrics or young adults
What’s offered
- Term time working for a work-home balance
- In-service training and commitment to professional development
- Opportunities to gain further qualifications
- Supportive, friendly and inclusive team environment
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
