Speech and Language Therapist - Term Time

Job Description

Start Date: Immediate Pay: Kent Range 8/9 (depending on experience)The Galaxy Trust is looking for a Speech andLanguage Therapist. You will be involved in a busy, but friendly workingenvironment within the Galaxy Trust, which consists of 4 primary academies.Youwill be very well supported by the current Speech and Language Therapist, andbe part of a team consisting of 3 Therapy Assistants. The hours are 15 to 17.5 hours per week (flexibleworking hours), 38 weeks per year, and the salary is Kent Range 8 or KentRange9 (NHS Band 5 or NHS Band 6 Equivalent), depending on experience. You will be expected to: Adhere to national and local standards andguidelines relating to Professional Practice (CQ3).Practice within legal frameworks whilstconsidering professional andethical principlesContribute to the development of the Speech andLanguage Therapy Team within the TrustBe responsible for assessment, differentialdiagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, writing assessment reports, planningand providing appropriate interventionand evaluating the treatment outcome foreach individual childSeek second opinions where necessary and acceptsupport from designated colleaguesWork with a multi-disciplinary team to support thecommunication and behaviour needs of pupilsWork in collaborationwith all teaching staff andassistantsWork in partnership with parentsSupport families in order to help developcommunication systems and understand their childs communicationneedsContribute to the school improvementplanRefer pupils to other services asappropriateContributeto the school trainingprogrammeShare knowledge, experience and skills withstaffDemonstrate commitment to personal development andacquisition of further skills and knowledgeMaintain professional standards by attending studydays, special interest groups andpeer supervision in accordance with standardslaid down in Communicating Quality.In return, we offer: Commitment to your ongoing Continued ProfessionalDevelopment Family friendly/sociable working hours and awork-life balanceAccess to Local Government PensionSchemeContributionstowards eye tests and glasses ifneeded through Vision Express2 family days, on top of your annual leaveentitlementOnsite parkingThe Galaxy Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people, and views it with paramountimportance.It engages with children and staff in policy and practicedevelopments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employeesto obtain a Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service(DBS), including checks against the barredlist. Medical clearance and tworeferences are also required prior to commencement of employment. Early applications are encouraged and The GalaxyTrust reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.Only shortlisted candidates willbe contacted. Closing Date: 04/11/2021 at 12:00 Interviews: 10/11/2021 Information about the trust The Galaxy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust thatcomprises of Fleetdown Primary Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Temple HillPrimary Academy and West Hill PrimaryAcademy. Each Primary has its own unique character, but allsubscribe to The Galaxy Trust values of Respect, Responsibility and Equality.Please visit the individual school website to find out more. Our School and all its personnel are committed tosafeguardingand promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject toan Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.KTJ1