Speech and Language Therapist

Terrington Hall Prep School is seeking to engage a peripatetic Speech and Language Therapist to provide speech and language support to pupils.

Part-time peripatetic teachers are regarded as self-employed, engaged through a Consultancy Agreement. Teachers can set their own rates and working schedules.

Key Responsibility /Accountability :

• To plan and deliver relevant and age appropriate one to one lessons for children accessing SALT 
• Liaise with the SENCO, class teacher and teaching assistants to provide weekly targets for children accessing SALT 
• Feedback to parents and share targets with families with a focus on relevant targets 
• Share good practice with staff to ensure progression for all children accessing SALT is impactful 
• Write appropriately detailed reports and review individualised targets for children at the end of each block of intervention 
• Assist in any paperwork associated with the application of external support – for example, referral to the Local Authority SEND Hub or EHCAR 
• Be prepared to meet with parents to share feedback

Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners should make sure their approach is child related. This means that they should consider, always, what is in the best interests of the child.  

You must comply with Terrington Hall School’s Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and the requirement to report any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children. 

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following:  

 Qualifications/experience.  

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role supported by relevant qualifications to deliver excellent SALT provision to students across pupils aged 3 and upwards. 

Knowledge & Skills.  

• An appropriate and recognised qualification in SALT 
• An understanding of a variety of learning profiles, including autism, ADHD and SPLD 
• An ability to adapt support to a variety of age groups 
• Excellent verbal and communication skills 

Personal Qualities  

• Friendly, calm and approachable with a willingness to share ideas and offer support to our school community 
• Compassionate and warm hearted with the ability to work as part of a busy team 

Safeguarding and welfare of children  

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the Schools’ Child Protection Policy Statement. If while carrying out the duties of the post the role holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report any concerns to the School’s DSL or the Headteacher. 

Applicants should submit a CV (including details of key achievements and responsibilities) and a covering letter to hr@terringtonhall.com.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am 27th November. Early applications are encouraged.

Terrington Hall is popular co-educational day and boarding Prep school in North Yorkshire, 12 miles north of York. Terrington Hall is a vibrant stand-alone Prep School with 200 pupils from 3-13, the vast majority of whom go on to the leading senior independent schools at 13.

Terrington Hall School is committed to safeguarding and child protection and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.