Speech & Language Therapist
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DF2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
1 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, term time: Vacancy 1 – 30 Hours per week Vacancy 2 – 22.5 Hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Dependant on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
St John’s Catholic Specialist School is a school for young people up to 19 years with special educational needs. Our mission is to support our students to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive in adult life. Every day is different, and staff work with pupils with a range of different needs, which include sensory impairments, communication and learning challenges or autism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
We are looking for a highly specialised Speech & Language Therapist’s to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
This role includes:
- Plan and deliver speech and language therapy sessions for your caseload.
- Work collaboratively with other therapists, teachers, learning support assistants and carestaff
- Monitor and report on pupils’ progress
- Provide recommendations and guidance to parents/ carers, colleagues in school and other professionals
- Maintain case records in line with school policy and RCSLT guidelines
- Keep up to date with relevant clinical research
- Participate as required in the supervision and training of SaLT students
- Participate fully in whole school training sessions and meetings
- Attend and contribute annual reviews as directed
- Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos, rules and regulations
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
- An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
- A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.
- A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.
Further details about the role
Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be.
For further details and an application pack contact Mrs K Holt - karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144)
Closing Date: Noon Monday 1st July 2024
St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references regarding your suitability to work with children. We promote diversity and want a workforce, which reflects the population of Leeds.
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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk
About St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 56 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01937 842144
St John’s is a specialist residential and day school for students up to 19 years old with a range of special needs including hearing impairment, autism, language impairments and learning difficulties. We have a strong focus on developing spoken and written communication skills and signing is not used to deliver the curriculum.
The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing and we have been particularly successful reintegrating pupils who have been out of education for some time.
Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk.
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