Speech and Language Therapist

Full time, term time only

St Dominic’s School is an Autism Accredited school, rated “Good” by Ofsted, a weekly residential and day school catering for up to 110 students between the age of 7 – 19 who have a range of academic abilities but with complex special needs. We offer a truly multi-disciplinary approach, teachers work with therapy and care staff to enhance the learning process and provide an exciting waking day curriculum. Staff work together to provide a blended approach to therapeutic and educational support, both within individual lessons and across the school as a whole.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated individual to join our experienced team providing intensive specialist support for pupils and students. We seek a therapist who wants to develop their career, skills and knowledge in a specialist educational setting from Key Stage 2 to 5. Experience of working with children and young people with a range of needs including SpLD and Autism is desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to develop clinical skills within an educational environment, offering the chance to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and to use therapeutic skills creatively to meet the needs of pupils and students. In return, we offer excellent support from colleagues and staff, commitment to CPD, and access to internal and external training.

If you believe you can help our learners to fulfill their potential at school, at home and in their communities and are looking for a fresh challenge, then this role may be just what you are looking for.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emily Rackstraw, Clinical Lead SaLT at erackstraw@stdominicsschool.org.uk

To request an application pack please contact Alison Corbett, Recruitment and HR Co-ordinator, by email at acorbett@stdominicsschool.org.uk

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing date: Wednesday 24 October 2018.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.