Band 5/6 Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: NHS Band 5 or Band 6 £28,407 - £37,350, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, term-time position

Start date: September 2024 (can be flexible)

Your new school

Gretton School is an independent specialist school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, specifically high functioning autism. We welcome students from 5-19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day students. Based just outside Cambridge, we work with 12 counties to provide a broad and individualised education for these unique and wonderful students. The school is growing and developing, its integrated therapeutic team are working tirelessly alongside the management team and the teaching and support staff to further develop our fantastic practise and outcomes. This is a really exciting time for Gretton School, its staff and students, do you have what it takes to share the journey, and effectively support the school to its rightful bright future?

Your new role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Band 5/6 Speech and Language Therapist. Duties include the delivery of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions in the school, ensuring that programmes are integral to the student’s education and development. The role will also provide universal support across the school to ensure the principles of Speech and Language Therapy are embedded across the classrooms. The post-holder will also provide training and support to colleagues to ensure that they are confident in supporting learners with Speech and Language needs.

What we offer

Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don't delay and apply today to join the Gretton family.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safeguarding recruitment statement:

Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.