Speech and Language Therapist - Academics : Job Details

Speech and Language Therapist - Deal, Kent

• Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
• Location: Deal, Kent
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: £28,407 to £34,581 (FTE) Term time only

Speech and Language Therapist - Deal, Kent

Academics in Canterbury are currently working closely with an independent day specialist school and college who require a Speech and Language Therapist to start ASAP.

This school specialise in teaching children and young people aged 6 to 25 who have diagnoses such ASD, DLD, anxiety, speech, language and communication needs, dyspraxia or dyslexia. They have an exciting opportunity to expand their team of dedicated therapists and therapy assistants. Ideally, the successful candidate will have some prior experience of working in a school setting.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for working with children individually, in small groups or within the classroom to develop and deliver holistic, person-centred intervention programmes.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping the way Occupational Therapy is delivered in the school with a strong emphasis on sensory, physical, life skills and environmental needs.
• Work independently and autonomously, but with regular support and supervision.
• Input into the EHCP process by providing your professional opinions and recommendations at annual reviews, both in person and through written reports.

Benefits of the job include:

• Being a member of a supportive group of on-site OTs and SALTs
• Protected admin time
• Dedicated therapy space
• Working collaboratively with other members of the therapy team and education staff
• Access to CPD, both internally and externally
• Flexibility in the way you offer therapy to suit the student's needs and your specialisms

To apply for this exciting role, please submit your CV below…