Speech & Language Therapist

Job Description

Grove House is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school for pupils aged 8-19 with speech, language and communication needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious , dynamic and well organised speech therapist to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team and trust

The school and trust provide support and opportunities for professional development including working with colleagues in other trust settings and the opportunity to meet for professional dialogue.

We offer you:

·Enthusiastic, polite pupils with a desire for learning and doing their best

·Opportunity to work within a multi disciplinary team including speech and language therapists and Occupational Therapist

·A highly supportive and friendly team of staff

·A busy and innovative learning environment

·Extensive Staff Wellbeing and Medical Insurance Cover which includes physiotherapy, counselling and GP on-line support services.

·Competitive salary and pension scheme

·Varied, interesting and rewarding work

·High quality professional development

·Parents, Governors and staff who work hard together in the interests of all pupils

·New and recently refurbished buildings with specialist facilities and high quality resources

We are seeking an excellent, engaging therapist who is:

·Positive and proactive when working with pupils

·Keen to learn and develop their own clinical skills

·Reflective and forward-thinking in their practice

·Able to carry out informal and formal assessments and create therapy plans

·Flexible, professional and caring

·Able to communicate and collaborate with others

·Able to approach challenges with a solution

The roles will include:

·Delivering group and 1:1 interventions for students with a range of speech, language and communication needs.

·Carrying out comprehensive assessments and review assessments for pupils., including report writing.

·Contributing towards Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) review meetings through setting SMART targets

·Working collaboratively with both therapy and teaching staff to provide a communication friendly learning environment.

Full details, including Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Application Pack. A SEAX Trust application form must be completed - available on the school website, or on request from the school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only.

The SEAX Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.

Grove House School is part of the SEAX multi-academy trust
SEAX Trust company number 07747149

'Supporting Excellence'

This advert will remain open until such time as a suitable candidate is found, at which time it will close

Information about the School

Grove House School is a specialist provision in Brentwood for pupils whose primary need is speech, language and communication (SLCN).