Speech and Language Therapist
NCEA Castle School, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Band 9 £43,693 – £47,754
What skills and experience we're looking for
Castle School are looking for an experienced and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join the dedicated team and support children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs, helping them to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
The role involves delivering targeted and specialist interventions, working closely with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the best possible support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and identify pupils’ speech, language, and communication needs.
- Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions, tailored to specific goals.
- Develop and implement therapy plans in collaboration with school staff and families.
- Provide advice to school staff to support inclusive communication strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate pupil progress, keeping accurate and up-to-date records.
What the school offers its staff
At NCEAT, we are committed to creating an environment that allows all staff to develop their potential to the fullest. As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our students, enabling them to become confident, independent, and successful adults. This role offers professional development and the chance to work within a supportive and dynamic Trust that is passionate about improving education for all.
What we offer:
- An outward-facing school with strong ties to the local community and beyond.
- A strong partnership within the Trust, and opportunity to work collaboratively with other schools.
- A welcoming, inclusive environment that prioritises the growth and development of both staff and students.
- Work alongside a passionate team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Take part in professional development and gain relevant statutory training.
Staff are a crucial part of our Trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About NCEA Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- NCEA Castle School website
- Email address
- hr@ncea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01670613162
Castle School provides education for learners with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, including autism. Our students benefit from the expertise of a highly skilled and dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants.
Our purpose-built facilities include:
• Multi-sensory rooms
• A hydrotherapy pool
• A trampoline room for rebound therapy
• A dedicated Post-14 suite
We warmly invite you to visit our school to experience our state-of-the-art facilities and the high-quality provision we offer.
Castle School is a nurturing, inclusive educational community where passionate educators work collaboratively to empower students to achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to NCEA Castle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ncea.org.uk.
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