Speech and Language Therapist
Winston Way Primary Academy
East London
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 16 June 2020
Job overview
Do you have extensive experience in working with children with complex speech language and communication needs? Do you have the breadth of knowledge, skills and flexibility in delivering high quality therapy for pupils across several primary schools in challenging contexts? Have you got the drive to help establish a whole school approach to language development?
If you believe that language development embodies all aspects of learning and by giving our pupils the earliest possible intervention it will increase their life chances and aspirations, it would be great to hear from you!
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join us in September 2020. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cluster of 5 schools across East London driven to ensuring our pupils achieve highly and can be the best they can be. Our groups of schools are diverse and are set within three local authorities whilst being a part of the national MAT, United Learning. This is a term-time only position, so would suit somebody looking to have that flexibility, rather than working 52 weeks of the year.
What we can offer you:
o The chance to establish a speech and language provision across six schools based around sound research and evidenced based therapy.
o Support and collaborative work with the Strategic SEND Lead, ensuring you receive managerial and clinical supervision.
o A wide range of employee benefits, including Perkbox, gym discounts, amongst others
o The opportunity to work within an educational charity which believes in bringing out ‘The best in everyone’
What you offer us:
o Provide speech and language therapy at a specialist level to children with complex communicaiton needs
o Ensuring seamless collaboration with education staff and other professionals to meet the needs of pupils
o Supporting and developing positive relationships with pupils and their families
o Extensive experience in identifying pupils with SLCN, using appropriate assessments and determine provision
o Apply sound research into whole school practice
o Contribute to EHCP applications through careful provision mapping, and reporting and monitoring of provision
Job requirements:
o Working within Band 7 with experience working at a highly specialist level with relevant and recent training in specialist areas
o Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
o RCSLT membership and or ASLTIP membership
For more information about the role, please contact the Strategic SEND Lead for the East London Cluster – Immaculada Matthews – Immaculada.Matthews@winstonwayacademy.org.uk
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. CVs will not be considered.
Closing date: 16th June 9am
Shortlisting 17th June
Interview date: w/c 29th June
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About Winston Way Primary Academy
Winston Way is a 3-form entry school serving the community in the heart of Ilford. We believe in providing an engaging curriculum, high quality teaching and learning, and instilling positive values in all our pupils. High expectations of both staff and pupils ensure that everyone in our school achieves their potential, bringing out the best in everyone. Being a part of United Learning allows us to work closely with other schools in the group, sharing best practice, expertise, and opportunities for both staff and pupils alike. As well as collaboration with other schools within the Trust, all teachers receive an additional planning and preparation day per term, and further benefits such as access to Perkbox, and CPD opportunities.
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