Developing Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

This post is for 36 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional SLT to join the therapy team at Oak Lodge School, an innovative and successful special school in Balham, London SW12 8NA

You would be part of a team consisting of Speech and Language therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The therapy team also work in collaboration with a very supportive teaching staff. You will have access to support from the clinical team as well as regular supervision and clinical development from the Head of Language and Therapy. In addition, the team has links to other therapists working in special schools and regular SIG meetings for CPD requirements.

You will be a member of the RCSLT and HPC who has an interest working with D/deaf and/or SCLN students, within a school setting, and wants to develop specialist skills in these areas. The right candidate would preferably be practising at a Band 6 level and may have some experience of working with D/deaf children, dysphagia and/or AAC. The ability to use BSL would be a distinct advantage, however the opportunity to learn BSL will be part of the training, as required. Interest in signing is highly desirable.

Oak Lodge provides education for D/deaf students and for students whose primary difficulties are linked to language and communication. As students present with a range of learning, communication and language issues, sign language (BSL and English with sign (EWS), spoken language and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods are applied as appropriate to meet the needs of all our students. The position involves assessment, delivery of therapy, training and close working with teaching staff, parents/carers and other professionals to promote language and communication development across the curriculum. There is also involvement in pre-entry assessment for students transferring into the school.  

You will need to have:

• Experience of working with children with a range of communication              needs.

• Knowledge of core assessment and intervention approaches for children.

• The ability to work closely and effectively in partnership with school staff, parents and others in order to support children.

• The ability to devise, implement and review therapy plans.

• Knowledge of current intervention policies, practice and national drivers.

• The ability to work within a team, flexibly and under sometimes challenging conditions

• Enthusiasm, imagination and initiative.

The school will provide all necessary training to fulfil the job description, time allowance to attend relevant training and special interest groups (SIG). There will also be regular supervision as part of your ongoing CPD requirements.

This is a permanent post.  

For an application pack & further information, please visit the school’s website or contact Judy Lamprecht (Head of Language,Therapy and Audiology) on 0208 673 3453 or email on jlamprecht@oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk.  

To apply for this post, please visit our website at www.oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young adults; if successful, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  (Registered Charity No. 1042823).     

Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2019

Interviews proposed for : Monday 16th December 2019