Speech & Language Therapist Band 5 or Band 6 F / T

£41286

Phoenix Primary and Secondary School, Festubert Place, Tower Hamlets

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Phoenix Primary and Secondary School

Full Job Description

Band 5 or Band 6 Experience Dependent

As soon as possible start (F/T Position)

Salary: Band 5 Equivalent to NJC SO1/SO2 (£37,575 - £41,286) Actual Salary Starting from £35,751 to £39,282

Salary: Band 6 Equivalent to NJC PO2/PO3 (£41,967 - £48,063) Actual Salary Starting from £39,930 to £45,730

Working Arrangements: Permanent | Term-Time + 3 Weeks (Hours spread out through the term) | 35 hours per week

Following growth in our school, we are expanding our therapy team and seeking Speech & Language Therapists who want to support the development of our excellent provision for autistic young people. Our therapy team will provide support and supervision with highly experienced and knowledgeable therapists. At Phoenix, there are many opportunities to work alongside our multi-disciplinary team. Are you interested in embracing neurodiversity affirming therapy approaches? Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of autistic young people? Looking to further your own professional development? If so, come and join our team!

Phoenix School is a well-established with over 500 Students. It is an Outstanding (Ofsted 2024) special school for autistic students aged 3-19. The school offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with autistic students. Phoenix was awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school.

The Role

As a dynamic and motivated SaLT

You will be able to work creatively and collaboratively, making the most of the extensive resources and expert support we have available.

You will carry out assessment and manage your own caseload with the supervision from a senior therapist

You will plan and deliver engaging therapeutic interventions on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate curiosity and create excitement with the students.

You will support the implementation of a range of AAC systems across the school

You will support and develop the nurturing environment designed around each individual's needs, where communication, personal development and wellbeing are as important as the academic curriculum.

You will support the embedding of communication and interaction opportunities across the school environments to enable students to communicate their needs, interact with others, make choices and contribute to the world around them.

You will build emotional regulation and resilience for all in order to promote positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

You will collaborate with a range of professionals to support meaningful opportunities and outcomes

You will build caring relationships, providing a friendly and warm welcome to our parents, governors and the wider community.

A friendly and supportive school that values collaboration. We encourage our whole community to model our values and work together as one school.

A creative and inspiring curriculum with bespoke pathways to meet the needs of our students.

A variety of fun whole school events to celebrate the amazing Phoenix community.

A bespoke training and induction programme. You will have support to fulfil your professional development and career progression.

The support of our strong, caring and committed staff and multi-disciplinary team including the Governing body and experienced Senior Leadership Team.