Speech & Language Therapist

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Brentwood seeks an enthusiastic speech therapist to deliver interventions for pupils with communication needs. Ideal candidates will be proactive, collaborative, and eager to enhance their skills. This position offers a friendly team environment, competitive salary, extensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive Staff Wellbeing and Medical Insurance Cover

Competitive salary and pension scheme

High quality professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver group and 1:1 interventions for speech disorders.
• Flexible and professional in working with diverse needs.
• Reflective and eager to improve clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech interventions for students with communication needs.
• Conduct assessments and write reports.
• Collaborate with therapy and teaching staff for supportive environment.

Skills

Engaging communication

Collaborative teamwork

Positive and proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Grove House is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school for pupils aged 8-19 with speech, language and communication needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, dynamic and well organised speech therapist to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team and trust. The school and trust provide support and opportunities for professional development including working with colleagues in other trust settings and the opportunity to meet for professional dialogue.

We offer you:

• Enthusiastic, polite pupils with a desire for learning and doing their best
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team including speech and language therapists and Occupational Therapist
• A highly supportive and friendly team of staff
• A busy and innovative learning environment
• Extensive Staff Wellbeing and Medical Insurance Cover which includes physiotherapy, counselling and GP online support services
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Varied, interesting and rewarding work
• High quality professional development
• Parents, Governors and staff who work hard together in the interests of all pupils
• New and recently refurbished buildings with specialist facilities and high quality resources

Role and suitability

We are seeking an excellent, engaging therapist who is:

• Positive and proactive when working with pupils
• Keen to learn and develop their own clinical skills
• Reflective and forward-thinking in their practice
• Able to carry out informal and formal assessments and create therapy plans
• Flexible, professional and caring
• Able to communicate and collaborate with others
• Able to approach challenges with a solution

Role responsibilities

• Delivering group and 1:1 interventions for students with a range of speech, language and communication needs
• Carrying out comprehensive assessments and review assessments for pupils, including report writing
• Contributing towards Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review meetings by setting SMART targets
• Working collaboratively with both therapy and teaching staff to provide a communication-friendly learning environment

Qualifications and application process

Full details, including Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Application Pack. A SEAX Trust application form must be completed — available on the school website, or on request from the school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only.

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Grove House School is part of the SEAX multi-academy trust. SEAX Trust company number 07747149.

This advert will remain open until such time as a suitable candidate is found, at which time it will close.

Information about the School

Grove House School is a specialist provision in Brentwood for pupils whose primary need is speech, language and communication (SLCN).

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Kerry Stockbridge
Grove House School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood
Essex, CM15 9BZ Telephone: [phone]
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