Speech & Language Therapist job vacancy Full Time Preston Area, Lancashire
Salary: £37,668 - £44,700 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 Additional Weeks (41 Weeks per year)
About the Employer:
Join a dedicated team at a specialist education school catering to children with autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and trauma. This role spans three schools in the Preston area, providing a supportive, collaborative environment where you'll play a vital role in enhancing communication, learning, and social skills in children with diverse and complex needs.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: £37,668 - £44,700 (pro rata)
- Term time only (plus two additional weeks)
- Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
- Professional development and ongoing training
Criteria:
- Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Hold a professional degree in Speech & Language Therapy
- Full UK Driving Licence
Duties:
As a Speech & Language Therapist working with children with special education needs, learning, physical, and sensory disabilities, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs.
- Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s needs, focusing on enhancing communication and social skills.
- Provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions to support language development and sensory processing.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and families to create a cohesive approach to each child's development.
- Offer training and guidance to school staff on implementing communication strategies within the classroom.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of each student, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create holistic support plans, contributing speech and language expertise to wider educational and behavioral interventions.
- Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings to support goal setting and progress tracking for each student.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners, fostering an inclusive, communicative, and supportive learning environment.