Speech and Language Therapist

About the role:

Working as Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) across Hawley Woods School (Hampshire) and Fernways School (Surrey), you will play a vital role in enhancing the communication skills and overall wellbeing of our students, helping them to achieve their full potential.

You will be an integral part of our growing team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will be working with our pupils, supporting the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and young pupils with a range of needs Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) and complex needs associated with additional learning needs and ASC.

You will manage your own caseload and work flexibly, providing therapy services to children and young pupils according to clinical need and in close liaison with the highly specialist clinical team covering both schools.

You will participate actively in multi-disciplinary meetings, staff meetings, supervision, training and annual appraisals. Working in collaboration with other Speech and Language Therapists and clinical team colleagues you will support the development of Speech and Language Therapy services across Kedleston Group. Clinical supervision will be provided by internal Senior Speech and Language Therapists or funded externally.

About you:

You will have:

• a degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• UK HCPC Registration, and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• successful post registration practice and experience with young people (ideally experience of working with children with ASC needs)
• working knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding Legislation and other legislation.

If you share our commitment to developing confident and capable young people and making a difference to their lives by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

Hawley Woods School is a brand new, vibrant independent specialist day school dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students who are neurodivergent with diverse Speech and Language and Communication needs (SLCN). Our dedicated team works collaboratively to foster an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Our warm and nurturing school will support up to 90 children and young people across Key Stages 2, 3 & 4 in small classes of 6 pupils (age 7 to 17 years).

Fernways School is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that specialises in catering to the unique needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated needs. Our commitment to fostering a supportive community ensures that both students and staff wellbeing are at the forefront of our mission. We believe in the power of a growth mindset and actively promote professional development for our staff, empowering them to reach their full potential while providing the best possible education for our students. We currently cater for up to 50 students from KS2 to KS4.

Why work for us?

• A competitive salary which is reviewed annually
• A comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
• Regular Clinical Supervision by a Senior Speech and Language Therapist
• Work as part of a growing multi-disciplinary team
• Continued professional development and training
• Opportunity to network and work closely with other Clinicians in the group
• Enhanced pension contributions
• A friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people
• Access to clinical assessments and resources with a dedicated speech and Language Therapy room
• Fantastic work environment and facilities, multiple therapy and sensory rooms, including a Speech and Language Therapy room, an Occupational Therapy, an ELSA room and a functional life skills room.
• Free breakfast and lunches for all staff

Benefits include:

• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• OFSTED bonuses
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
• Discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
• Birthday treats
• Long service and employee of the month awards
• Employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice
• Optional flu jab

About us:

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.