Speech & Language Therapist

Are you someone who provides the highest possible standards of support to enable children with complex needs to access participate and achieve fully in school and community life? We are looking for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist who…., Redriff Primary School (City of London Academy) is an outstanding school that has been accredited by the National Autistic Society and is a leading centre of excellence for autism. We are looking for Speech and Language Therapists with a background, experience or an interest in working with children with complex needs in a resource base as well as those based in mainstream classrooms. You will be the lead Speech and Language Therapist in the school. You will ensure that all statutory work including Direct and Indirect work detailed on children's EHCPs is delivered, and ensure that any child on the SEN register with a communication need is supported through appropriate support and intervention. You will conduct assessments and use these to decide on further support and next steps for children. You will work to improve our Total Communication approach as a school and enable us to achieve accreditations such as Makaton Friendly status. You will train and support staff by delivering CPD to staff across the school. You will work closely in a collaborative team led by the Deputy Head and Assistant Head for Inclusion as well as the Resource Base Manager. We are an enthusiastic and friendly team and part of an outstanding school. We have a large multidisciplinary inclusion team including a range of therapists and pastoral support and have a genuine commitment to inclusion and the best inclusive practice. Please see our latest Ofsted report from November 2023, where it is highlighted that "Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Everyone looks out for each other and behaviour throughout the school is calm and positive." And "Staff are highly skilled at identifying and meeting pupils' needs, including those with SEND. Throughout the school, staff use a range of approaches consistently to support pupils' learning. For example, staff use different communication systems which enable all pupils to share their answers, points of view and emotions."

A recognised professional degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level Experience of working with parents, carers and other professionals Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Knowledge and skill in providing SLT assessment and intervention relevant to the service users Knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant SLT diagnostics, theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service users Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Consent to Treatment Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidenced based practice To use specialist knowledge of standardised assessment and other assessment tools in combination with advanced reasoning skills to record baseline measures and/or differential diagnoses. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times, especially in complex/challenging situations Experience of using a range of diagnostic tools and using these to write reports, targets and next steps Work flexibly and be responsive to change Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team To have excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills To have good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically To demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and emotional information using a variety of modes of communication, being able to adapt methods/style/approach as appropriate, overcoming barriers to understanding To have a good understanding of the need for accessible information for this service user group Effective organisational/planning and decision-making skills Good knowledge of IT skills & technological aids that would benefit this service user group and a willingness to develop IT skills as necessary Have knowledge and experience of the EHCP process and how to support and deliver this. Understanding of and ability to apply the principles of risk assessment and risk management Awareness of clinical governance and its relationship to clinical effectiveness and service user's safety and service user's experience Makaton sign language training PECs Training Licensed ELKLAN Tutor Personal Qualities Ability to motivate, empower and enable others Ability to develop strong positive relationships with staff, families, children and other professionals A commitment to inclusive practice within a mainstream school Be able to manage a complex caseload of children with varying needs Ability to stay positive and calm under pressure Be driven to use evidence based research to inform practice Be a reflective practitioner Other Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS Checks Motivation to work with children and young people Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people,

• Is driven to improve outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Has experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Has experience of working with children who may have other Special Educational Needs including Downs Syndrome
• Manage a caseload of children alongside another therapist
• Drive and improve our Speech and Language and Communication provision across the school
• Has experience of delivering whole school CPD including Makaton, The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
  
  Redriff Primary School is based in the heart of an evolving community in South East London and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
  
  We invest in and support our staff by keeping their development a priority, and we are proud to have a range f benefits to ensure staff feel valued, including:
- Teachers or local government pension scheme with a generous contribution from the Trust - Occupational maternity and adoption pay following 26 weeks of continuous service - Generous annual leave entitlement - Sabbatical leave entitlement for up to one year (unpaid) after five years' continuous service - Cycle to work scheme - Corporate gym membership rates - Travelcard loan scheme - Annual training and development opportunities in addition to in-house staff development - Access to city of London housing allocation scheme Further details about the role Would you like to join an exciting and enthusiastic primary school that is accredited by the National Autistic Society? Would you like to work with a highly skilled team that provides outstanding education to its children and invests in their staff? Would you like the opportunity to join a school that is developing his outreach service across Southwark? Would you like to provide care and support in delivering speech and language provision for some fantastic children across our 'Outstanding' school?