Speech and Language Therapist
Role Description The Levels School is an independent specialist day school offering high-quality education and exemplary pastoral care to students with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties.
An opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist with a passion to support our students. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives. We are interested in appointing the right people to complement our staff team.
As a Speech and Language Therapist at The Levels School, you will be working under the direction of the Head of Therapy, and alongside other Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists, the SENCo and classroom teachers in delivering social skills sessions, and direct and indirect therapy.
The Levels Therapy is the latest addition to the Levels School. The Levels Therapy services aim to provide therapy services across a wide range of therapy disciplines within both an educational and private setting. It is widely acknowledged that SEN support is a growing national requirement for students to achieve their full potential. The Levels Therapy has been established to extend our offering beyond our own students at The Levels School. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of the team completing outreach work in local independent schools and FE colleges.
The role of Speech and Language Therapist is offered on a full time, permanent contract, TTO or AYR.
We are looking to appoint a flexible, adaptable, and dedicated individual with experience in working with pupils with SpLD and some SEMH difficulties as a result of their barriers to learning.
Qualifications
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Knowledge of a range of needs including dyslexia, dyspraxia, speech and language difficulties, auditory processing difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and social communication difficulties.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families and staff.
- Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and effectively.
