Speech and Language Therapist - Serenity School Coulsdon

We are seeking an experienced Speech and Language therapist to join our resident therapy team at Serenity School in Coulsdon.

Our School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of the schools group SEND offer, working collaboratively within their own Therapy Team central services.

We aim to deliver the right support at the right time, through assessment and intervention, and equipping families and staff with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with SLCN.

They follow the set models to offer universal, targeted and specialist support for children, families, and the school workforce, and work with children and young people with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plan).

About the role

The role will be offered at full time. Full time equates to 38.5 hours per week, across 37 weeks of the year. The salary full-time and not pro rata. We will consider part time applicants. All applicants must have HCPC registration.

The role is term time, plus an additional 15 days per year should the role require attending meetings during school holiday time.

Your role will be to play a pivotal part in supporting children to achieve the outcomes agreed in conjunction with the school and family through a range of activities:

• Working individually with a child/ young person within the school

• Modelling strategies to class teachers/ teaching assistants

• Working with a small group

• Creating resources for the therapy team

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence:

• Experience of working with children and young people either within mainstream or specialist schools and centres

• Experience of working on communication and interaction targets

• Ability to adapt your approach and communication style to help children communicate

All therapy staff are provided with a laptop and access to a mobile phone.

Serenity Education group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff , volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

We want to be all inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.