Speech & Language Therapist
Redriff Primary School, London, SE16 5LQ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 days per week, 7 hours per day. Possibility to extend to 4 days per week. Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £27,864 - £29,999
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered member of Royal College
of Speech and Language Therapists
Registered member of the Health and
Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Membership of SLT Clinical Excellence Network
Other postgraduate training relevant to the role
Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level
Experience of working with parents,
carers and other professionals
Experience of working in a
multidisciplinary team
Knowledge and skill in providing SLT
assessment and intervention relevant to the service users
Knowledge and understanding of the
application of relevant SLT diagnostics, theoretical models, and approaches
relevant to service users
Knowledge of and ability to apply
relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Capacity
Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment
Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning
based on evidenced based practice
To use specialist knowledge of
standardised assessment and other assessment tools in combination with
advanced reasoning skills to record baseline measures and/or differential
diagnoses.
Ability to maintain professionalism at
all times, especially in complex/challenging situations
Experience of using a range of
diagnostic tools and using these to write reports, targets and next steps
Work flexibly and be responsive to
change
Ability to work autonomously and
cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
To have excellent interpersonal skills
including observation, listening and empathy skills
To have good auditory discrimination
skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
To demonstrate good analytical and
reflection skills
Ability to communicate complex,
sensitive and emotional information using a variety of modes of
communication, being able to adapt methods/style/approach as appropriate,
overcoming barriers to understanding
To have a good understanding of the
need for accessible information for this service user group
Effective organisational/planning and
decision-making skills
Good knowledge of IT skills &
technological aids that would benefit this service user group and a
willingness to develop IT skills as necessary
Have knowledge and experience of the
EHCP process and how to support and deliver this.
Understanding of and ability to apply
the principles of risk assessment and risk management
Awareness of clinical governance and
its relationship to clinical effectiveness and service user’s safety and
service user’s experience
Makaton sign language training
PECs Training
Licensed ELKLAN Tutor
Personal Qualities
Ability to motivate, empower and enable others
Ability
to develop strong positive relationships with staff, families, children and
other professionals
A commitment
to inclusive practice within a mainstream school
Be able
to manage a complex caseload of children with varying needs
Ability
to stay positive and calm under pressure
Be driven
to use evidence based research to inform practice
Be a
reflective practitioner
Other
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced
DBS Checks
Motivation to work with children and young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and
personal boundaries with children and young people
What the school offers its staff
- Teachers or local government pension scheme with a generous contribution from the Trust
- Occupational maternity and adoption pay following 26 weeks of continuous service
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Sabbatical leave entitlement for up to one year (unpaid) after five years' continuous service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Corporate gym membership rates
- Travelcard loan scheme
- Annual training and development opportunities in addition to in-house staff development
- Access to city of London housing allocation scheme
Further details about the role
Would you like to join an exciting and enthusiastic primary school that is accredited by the National Autistic Society? Would you like to work with a highly skilled team that provides outstanding education to its children and invests in their staff?
Would you like the opportunity to join a school that is developing his outreach service across Southwark?
Would you like to provide care and support in delivering speech and language provision for some fantastic children across our ‘Outstanding’ school?
Are you someone who provides the highest possible standards of support to enable children with complex needs to access participate and achieve fully in school and community life? We are looking for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist who….
- Is driven to improve outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Has experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Has experience of working with children who may have other Special Educational Needs including Downs Syndrome
- Manage a caseload of children alongside another therapist
- Drive and improve our Speech and Language and Communication provision across the school
- Has experience of delivering whole school CPD including Makaton
Redriff Primary School (City of London Academy) is an outstanding school that has been accredited by the National Autistic Society and is a leading centre of excellence for autism. We are looking for Speech and Language Therapists with a background, experience or an interest in working with children with complex needs in a resource base as well as those based in mainstream classrooms. You will be the lead Speech and Language Therapist in the school. You will ensure that all statutory work including Direct and Indirect work detailed on children’s EHCPs is delivered, and ensure that any child on the SEN register with a communication need is supported through appropriate support and intervention. You will conduct assessments and use these to decide on further support and next steps for children. You will work to improve our Total Communication approach as a school and enable us to achieve accreditations such as Makaton Friendly status. You will train and support staff by delivering CPD to staff across the school.
You will work closely in a collaborative team led by the Deputy Head and Assistant Head for Inclusion as well as the Resource Base Manager. We are an enthusiastic and friendly team and part of an outstanding school. We have a large multidisciplinary inclusion team including a range of therapists and pastoral support and have a genuine commitment to inclusion and the best inclusive practice.
Please see our latest Ofsted report from November 2023, where it is highlighted that “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Everyone looks out for each other and behaviour throughout the school is calm and positive.” And “Staff are highly skilled at identifying and meeting pupils’ needs, including those with SEND. Throughout the school, staff use a range of approaches consistently to support pupils’ learning. For example, staff use different communication systems which enable all pupils to share their answers, points of view and emotions.”
If you are interested in an informal discussion about the post, please email Rosa Eldred via vacancies@redriff.southwark.sch.uk For more information about the school and to download an application pack, please see our websitewww.redriff.southwark.sch.co.uk. Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
Redriff Primary School is based in the heart of an evolving community in South East London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.
Closing date for applications: 11th October 2024, please note we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of applications
Commitment to safeguarding
City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@redriff.southwark.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Redriff Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 496 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Redriff Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@redriff.southwark.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 72374272
Redriff is an aspirational, outstanding Academy, sponsored by the prestigious Corporation of London. We are committed to ensuring that all staff have excellent opportunities for professional development. We are committed to giving the children a safe, inspiring environment in which they can flourish.
Redriff is a leader in autism and inclusive practice and has accreditation from the National Autistic Society. The successful candidate will work as part of the reflective multi-disciplinary SEND team.
Judged outstanding by Ofsted in its last inspection, Redriff Primary City of London Academy is partnered with the City of London Academy. Our motto is ‘Dockland Pride’ and we want all of our children to take pride in themselves, their families, their background and their heritage.
Arranging a visit to Redriff Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@redriff.southwark.sch.uk.
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