Speech and Language Therapist

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities Speech and Language Therapist – Wilden ViewLocation:Torton, KidderminsterSalary:Actual salary £4,938.78 - £8,369.44 (FTE 28,746.00 - £48,714.00) dependant on experienceHours: 8 hours per week (1 day) – Term time onlyStart Date: January 2024The Aurora GroupThe Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.As part of our growth strategy; we’re really pleased to be opening a brand new Secondary ASC/SEMH school in Autumn 2023, Wilden View School in Torton, Kidderminster, for students aged between 11-19.Amongst a number of other new roles, we’re currently looking for A Speech and Language Therapistto start in January 2024It is an exciting time to be part of Aurora and this is a unique career opportunity to make your mark on our growing services.The main purpose of the role:As our Speech and Language Therapist, you will work as a dynamic speech and language therapist as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the therapy service based at Wilden View School.You will provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to young people, including advice and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed treatment plans.Key duties:

• Carry out speech and language interventions as described in students’ statutory documentation.
• Carry out baseline communication assessments for all students.
• Write SMART targets for education plans; and assess and monitor progress against these targets, amending where necessary
• Lead and deliver training to the education team in social communication
• Carry out a whole-school classroom language audit and provide recommendations for SLT.
• Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others.
• Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as required
• Attend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports.

For the full job description and break down of duties, please contact Adele from the Recruitment TeamSkills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities:Qualifications:

• To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
• To hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
• To workwithin the RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC standards.

Knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of a range of therapy interventions in learning disability
• Knowledge ofbehaviour support
• Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions
• Have at least two years’ post-graduate experience working as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist.
• Working with children or young people with learning disabilities
• Working with children or young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition
• Have experience or knowledge of delivering provision through the EHCP process

Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offerBe part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

Apply/EnquiriesIf you are interested in this role then please apply on-line and complete our application form.For more information on this position please contact /Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filteringrules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care andis a disability confident and equal opportunities employerThis advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.