Speech and language therapist

Job Purpose

To provide excellent service to children and young people with ASD and associated learning

difficulties. We are expanding our team and are looking for a newly qualified or experienced

speech and language therapist (Band 5 or Band 6) that is passionate and enthusiastic.

The position is full time (can be term time only if preferred) in primary and secondary

schools (mainstream with some specialist provisions) across the North London area. Part

time hours are a possibility and can be discussed at interview.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Assessing pupils' needs and communication environments

Developing individual programmes

Working directly with pupils and collaboratively with parents/support staff in the

classrooms

Monitoring and reviewing pupils progress in speech, language and the social use of

communication

Attending and contributing to annual reviews / EHCPs

Providing training and advice to school staff/parents

Working collaboratively with other health professionals

The successful candidate will work alongside other members of the Piece of Mind Therapies

team in a supportive and welcoming environment and receive regular support and

supervision working towards their RCSLT competencies if newly qualified.

Person Specification

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification

Health Care Professions Council registration

Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy

Relevant knowledge and experience with a range of paediatric communication

disorders

Knowledge or experience of a range of assessment tools / therapeutic interventions

Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills

Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills

Demonstrates the ability to be a good team member

Good presentation skills, both written and verbal

The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Full driving license required, and successful candidate must be confident at driving

Benefits will include:

• Employer's pension contribution

• Full programme of induction plus supported training and development opportunities to

facilitate personal career progression and continuing professional development

• Free DBS Enhanced Disclosure

• A supportive, friendly working environment

• The opportunity to join a supportive and well-established team

• The support to progress in your career

Additional/general

Safeguarding the security, safety and wellbeing of clients' at all times in the home, in

school and out in the community reporting any concerns in accordance with the

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of

the Piece of Mind Therapies at all times

To undertake additional tasks as directed by your supervisor

To demonstrate an excellent record of attendance and punctuality.

Undertaking any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the

nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.

Job Types:, Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,500.00 - £43,500pa - Between Monday to Friday to start asap on a permanent

basis.