Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

West Kirby School & College is seeking to appoint a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Closing Date for Applications: 1st November 2024

Salary: £25,178.93 - £28,300.93 (pt. 18 – pt. 21)

Contract: Permanent, term time only (44.6 weeks), 35 hours

West Kirby School and College caters for children and young people, aged 5-19 years, with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities and offer day and/or residential provision. We support pupils with social and communication difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Condition; complex learning, sensory and emotional needs, across a range of cognitive abilities. Flexibility, humour and willingness to go the extra mile are essential for all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to work as part of a team alongside Speech and Language Therapists, OT, PCT, Clinical Psychologist, Medical and Education staff to support the acquisition and development of social communication skills for children with SEND.

The post holder will be responsible for screening the skills of children and developing, delivering and monitoring plans to enable progress. Under the guidance of a Speech and Language Therapist they will deliver specific programmes as a result of specialist assessment.

The Speech and Language Therapy assistant will liaise effectively with other professionals and parents/carers to ensure continuity of care and effective progress

Application Process:

Application forms and further information can be downloaded from the school website: www.wkrs.co.uk or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk for further information. The School does not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.