Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Peterhouse School, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PAThis job expired on 15 July 2024
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £35,392 - £42,618, depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree level qualification
- Registered member Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Registered member of Health Professions Council
- Well maintained portfolio highlighting CPD as in line with regulatory body standards
- Experience of working with young people on the autism spectrum within a school setting
- Experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Training and presentation experience for staff teams and parents
The successful candidate will have:
- Knowledge of professional standards and code of conduct and their application in practice
- Working knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and appropriate interventions relevant to young people with ASC.
- Knowledge of current evidence based practice and application to practice
- Ability to supervise and delegate appropriate work to support staff and assess and follow up on impact
- Good analytical and reflection skills, implementing findings into best practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, support and proactively challenge others
- Ability to use a range of IT
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Skills in prioritising and being flexible and adaptable to meet competing priorities
- Awareness of standards of record keeping and confidentiality
The successful candidate will have:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to use initiative and to think creatively and flexibly
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
The successful candidate will be:
- Self-motivated and resilient
- Willing to learn and self-reflect
- Committed to participate in ongoing training and professional development
What the school offers its staff
- A collaborative culture focused on student outcome
- Extensive Training and mentorship to hone your craft
- The chance to innovate therapy delivery
- A compassionate team that feels like family
- Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme, legal advice and other helpline services
- Medicash healthcare scheme (free after two years in post)
- Laptop and smartphone
- Paid school holidays
- An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a sound financial position and a future place of growth
Commitment to safeguarding
Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Peterhouse School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 66 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Peterhouse School website
- Email address
- conny.brandt@aipeterhouse.org
- Phone number
- 01704506682
Peterhouse School is a non-maintained Specialist School for pupils with ASC aged 5-19 in Southport.
Peterhouse aims to provide a specialist environment which is flexible and responsive in fulfilling the academic, social, emotional and physical potential of all our young people, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be a successful autistic adult.
Arranging a visit to Peterhouse School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email conny.brandt@aipeterhouse.org.
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