SEND School Speech and Language Therapist

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!, 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 from our website https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/. 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.

Please note, this position 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 upper band 5/6.

Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

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