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Speech and Language Therapist

Abbey School

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Chester (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

£35,556 - £42,887


About the School

About the post

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND? If you’re driven by making a real difference and share our vision and values, we would like to hear from you!

  • Full time
  • Start Date: As soon as possible

Please note that this role is not suitable for newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists. This role would be suitable for candidates with knowledge and experience in line with agenda for change band 6.

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver specialised speech, language, and communication support to children and young people (aged 4-19) with complex autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge, within a school setting.  
  • Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every pupil's needs are understood, accurately planned for, and closely monitored.
  • Empower teaching staff with expert advice to support pupils' communication development, driving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
  • Provide both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring tailored care and support.

If you’re ready to make a profound impact, download our recruitment pack for a full job description and person specification. The ideal candidate will meet the essential criteria listed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative team – contact us today!

Why work for us?

Our staff are our most valuable resource in ensuring that pupils reach their best possible outcomes and as such we prioritise investment in professional development. All staff receive regular training and supervision to ensure that they have the understanding, skills and knowledge to support our pupils effectively. 

We are a supportive learning organisation with a strong commitment to staff development and well-being, and there are are opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
  • Technology appropriate for your job
  • Comprehensive staff training programme
  • Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.
  • Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits
  • Refer-a-friend bonus scheme 
  • The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others

Please see https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/ for more information 


Closing date: Mon 28/10/2024 at 10:39
Job reference: SS/24/293202
Vacancy downloads:

Application_form_-_Speech_and_Language_Therapist.pdf

Abbey_School_Recruitment_Pack_SALT.pdf

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