[211220AR3] Speech and Language Therapist

The Springfields Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Speech and Language Therapist to work within our multi-disciplinary Therapy Team. 

Post: Speech & Language Therapist

Location: The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DS

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade J, SCP 21-23; £30,984 rising to a maximum of £32,798 per annum; pro-rata

Contract Type: Permanent; term-time.

Contract Hours: Part time; 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

About the role

The role of Speech and Language Therapist is an exciting role working within our multi-disciplinary Therapy Team in close collaboration with our existing SALT. The core purpose of the role is to provide expertise, advice and intervention for a varied communication  caseload, working both discreetly and embedded within the educational environment across the academy. 

It is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to work with a range of pupils with  varied communication profiles alongside education, therapy and care staff to embed communication interventions in the daily pupil experience. This holistic therapeutic approach will ensure opportunities to help pupils develop the communication skills for a ‘safe, independent life’.

About the successful candidate

The role requires the successful candidate to have a good knowledge base along with the commitment and drive to understanding the existing and new theories of autism and their impact on communication for our pupils. They will have knowledge of how communication interventions can be applied in practice to meet individual need; in addition to creativity, flexibility, resilience and a commitment to meeting the communication needs of our pupils through innovative provision. 

Part of the excitement of working at Springfields is the broad range of individuals that you will work with. Our young people with autism may have sensory needs, speech and language difficulties, or other conditions such as social, emotional and mental health needs. 

A key aspect of working at Springfields is taking the time to get to know pupils and their  individual needs, and given their complexity, being able to create a safe, stimulating and supportive communication environment is crucial. 

You will be joining a happy, hardworking and well-established multi-disciplinary Therapy Team. A key strength of the Therapy Team is their forward thinking, innovative approaches to ensure the best outcomes for pupils. 

About the School

The Springfields Academy is an academy over two sites in Calne and Salisbury. This includes a residential provision at our Calne academy.  We aspire to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement. Additionally, we are a ‘National Autistic Society Accredited Provision’ with over 90% of the current cohort having a diagnosis of Autism.  All students have the potential to access a primary/secondary curriculum.

We are an acknowledged centre of excellence for Autism; we are highly reflective in our practices and are continually working to improve our provision and practices. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables leaners with a diagnosis of autism to develop skills in areas of need and to overcome their barriers to learning. The drive to build ‘safe Independent lives’ shapes this curriculum and everything else that we do.  The Academy has a PAN of 190.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. 

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling Rachel Barnes, Office Manager on 01249 814125 or email at Rbarnes@springfields.wilts.sch.uk. 

Closing date: for applications is 19th June 2022.  

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 27th June 2022. 

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form which can be found on the Tes Website by following the link below: 

[211220AR3] Speech and Language Therapist, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DS - Tes Jobs

Opportunities and Benefits   

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.   

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.   

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only), for all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.