Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)

Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6)

Astrum Multi Academy Trust

36 hours a week

Other part time hours would be considered, possible staggered hours (late start/early finish)

Full Time (52 weeks per year) or Term-Time Only (44.46 weeks per year)

Permanent

OUTL 11 (scale point 32 to 25) (£42,840 - £46,041)

We are looking to appoint a qualified speech and language therapist to provide the onsite SALT service for our pupils. The ideal candidate will have an experience of working in a specialist school/setting for children and young adults who have very complex needs including PMLD, SLD and Autism, along with NHS Band 6 SALT experience. We welcome applications from those who are looking for flexible working opportunities as well as full-time therapists.

The Redbridge Integrated Care Board and Local Authority are jointly transforming therapy support for children and young people in Special Schools. The successful candidate will join the Astrum Multi Academy Trust therapy hub and work across all three school sites. This newly established service will be supervised by a Lead Specialist Speech and Language therapist and includes joint working with other therapists – SALT and OT as well as support from therapy assistants who focus on ensuring every pupil has an individual AAC programme and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills, and embed yourself in the school community to support our children and young people in achieving the best functional outcomes.

Newbridge School is a three times outstanding, mixed, forward thinking, highly specialised day school for children and young people who have severe and profound learning difficulties with a range of special educational needs including: Physical disabilities/Sensory impairments/Autistic spectrum disorders/associated behaviour/Complex medical needs.

Hatchside School, opened in April 2021, is based on the principles of best Early Years practice and early intervention. Our aspiration is to become a role model to other schools and settings for children with SEND and become known as a beacon of good practice.

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support along with a pension scheme, sick pay, Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits.

Astrum Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26 working week probation period.

To apply, please complete and email the application form to recruitment@astrum-mat.org

Closing Date: 13th May 2024, 10am

Interview Date: TBC, Start Date: As soon as possible after interview

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.