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We are looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist to work with children aged 3-11 across our local primaries within NET Academies Trust.
As a speech and language therapist, you will work with children who have various levels of speech, language and communication needs, or difficulties in swallowing, drinking or eating.
Your tasks will vary depending on the pupil and the nature of the need. However, you will be required to identify and assess the speech and communication difficulty or disorder and devise and deliver a suitable treatment programme. You will also be required to monitor and evaluate pupils' progress and write confidential case notes and reports, as well as to provide information for parents/carers and other professionals. You will be required to take direction from and work closely with the SENDCos, Senior Leaders and Teaching staff within the teams to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.
The successful candidate will be reliable, well organised, have the ability to prioritise and above all else, be passionate about pupils' welfare and progress. They will have excellent communication skills, thrive on teamwork and have high expectations.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate patience and creativity, be able to solve problems and have a high degree of empathy.
They must also be willing and able to travel between our schools in Harlow and be registered with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as well as a member of RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists).
NETAcademies Trust are committed to the continuing professional development of all staff.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Welcome to Latton Green Primary Academy
On behalf of the staff, children and governors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Latton Green Primary Academy and Nursery.
Children here are recognised as unique individuals with specific talents and needs, where they are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure they are happy, confident and that they are provided with needs both relevant now and for their future.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential, this is seen both academically as well as in the specialist teaching of sports, art, music and Spanish. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.
Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child's education and value your interest and support.
You’ll find our classrooms to be hives of activity and full of creativity and learning, making Latton Green a special place indeed for children. The staff endeavour to provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued.
If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. The children of Latton Green very much enjoy talking about and sharing their achievements and our successes.
Head of School