Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Aurora Hanley School
Stoke-on-Trent
- £35,360 - £41,954 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- depending on skills, qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 June 2023
Job overview
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Aurora Summerfields/Hanley/Cedars schools
Location: East Cheshire (Wilmslow), Stoke-on-Trent (Bucknall) , West Midlands (Wolverhampton)
Salary: £35,360 to £41,954 pro rata, depending on skills, experience and qualifications
Hours: 40hrs per week - Term time only but full year would be considered for the right candidate
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities with an ambitious growth plan.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of a therapy team in our North West Aurora Schools. Aurora Summerfields, Hanley and Cedars provide flexible day placements for students aged 5 to 19 years with communication and associated difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia,. The majority are on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. Some have multiple diagnosis.
When it comes to looking after our young people, we strive for excellence, with this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to expand our communication friendly statutes and who shares our vision ; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Working collaboratively with the sites and ELKLAN trained staff, you will support teams to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs.
You will be responsible for holding a small speech and language therapy caseload for the three special schools and with the support of our experienced Clinical Lead and SENCo, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation and reflective practice.
This is a rewarding role, with a great emphasis on wellbeing, this position would suit an enthusiastic individual, with a nurturing approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload.
Our well-established educational team maintain a caring and warm environment where our young people can flourish, always putting our young people at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our young people are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
Essential Criteria:
- You will be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
- Hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
- As this role involves travel, a full UK driving licence and access to a car is required.
What’s on offer?
- We offer a competitive salary and a dedicated team of staff to support you
- Opportunities for progression
- Full training and continued support
- Life assurance and pension
- Health cash back plan - money back for things like dentist and optician treatments
- Car lease scheme
- Perk box – discounts on hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants
- Free parking
To apply for this position please complete an online application form. For more information or support with applying please contact Karen in the recruitment team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care.
Attached documents
About Aurora Hanley School
- Aurora Hanley School
- Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall
- Stoke-on-Trent
- ST2 8PQ
- United Kingdom
Aurora Hanley School
Welcome to our Special Needs School in Bucknall, Staffordshire
Welcome from the Headteacher
Here at Aurora Hanley, we know that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.That is why we endeavour to provide an inclusive learning environment for all our students to enjoy, thrive and grow throughout their academic career.By the time they leave us, every student is on their way to achieving their own goals – whether that is by developing vital life skills, or gaining specific academic and vocational qualifications.We believe that by providing the right support and building positive relationships, we can support everyone to access opportunities that have previously been denied.I look forward to welcoming you into the Aurora Hanley community soon.
Julie Martin, Headteacher, Aurora Hanley
Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to the Aurora Hanley School family. We pride ourselves on being a warm, open and friendly environment in which young people flourish. We are recognised as an outstanding provision, not just for the education delivered but for the social experience, emotional coaching and life skills development provided.We are also a sister school to our newly opened Summerfields school in Cheshire. Both schools reflect our belief that all our unique individuals need to feel accepted, understood, listened to and supported to achieve lifelong learning.To be prepared, not just academically, but socially and emotionally for the challenges that life brings. I hope you enjoy your time with us and the journey you will undertake.
Tracy Whitehurst, Principal, Aurora Hanley and Aurora Summerfields
Our School
Aurora Hanley is an independent specialist school for young people aged 6 to 19, who may face difficulties as a result of complex communication needs typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.
Many of our students have sensory issues and high levels of anxiety that affect their ability to cope in mainstream settings, creating difficulties that can impact negatively on their emotional wellbeing, behaviour and ability to participate fully in education.
At Aurora Hanley, we help every young person to re-engage with learning and enjoy school life.
With specialist teaching and integrated therapeutic support, small classes and a nurturing approach, we give students a framework for breaking down barriers to learning.
Although we cater for ages 6 - 19, due to the varying needs and academic levels of our pupils, some may move on at different points if there is a more appropriate pathway for them. Some pupils may move on to College at 16 if that is the most appropriate route to achieve their goals.
Our Facilities
Aurora Hanley is located near the heart of Stoke City, in the residential area of Bucknall.
The school site consists of a new, two-story building for older students and a separate primary school building. All our rooms are bright, modern and sensitively designed for children and young people who struggle in larger mainstream environments.
Facilities include:
· Specialist classrooms for science, art and cooking
· Break-out spaces and a sensory room
· Clinical and therapeutic facilities
· Fully-equipped kitchen
· Safe outdoor spaces
Education at Aurora Hanley extends into the local community and city, giving young people opportunities to learn practical skills in everyday environments whenever they are ready.
Our Curriculum
Aurora Hanley offers a broad, balanced curriculum with a flexible timetable designed around each student, recognising their individual abilities, interests and needs.
All activities are based on personalised goals to ensure they are engaging, meaningful and achievable for everyone. Students are encouraged to be actively involved in school life, by making choices, contributing to their own programmes and sharing ideas regularly.
Individual behaviour management plans help our students develop positive self-regulation and coping strategies, facilitating their learning and creating a positive school experience for everyone.
Our focus on behavioural management is supported via our Clinical Psychology teams, who work together with students and their families to explore and develop individual strengths and aspirations.
Our other therapeutic provision includes speech and language therapy and occupational therapy, with our clinical staff working in conjunction with teaching and support staff to provide holistic support for every student.
Our Outcomes
EDUCATION including analysis of achievement and destinations data.
Exam Results 2019 - 2020
· 1 student gained a grade 9 Physics i-GCSE and a GCSE chemistry Grade 7, and English Lit GCSE Grade 7. He also achieved an A level in advanced Maths A*. (Pupil had previously been out of school for 3 years, gained English Language Grade 7 last year and Maths GCSE Grade 9 last year).
· 3 students gained an Art GCSE- 2 Grade 4’s, 1 grade 3).
· 4 students passed English functional skills level 1.
· 1 student gained an English Literature Grade 7 GCSE.
· 3 students achieved GCSE Maths Grade 5.
· 2 students gained a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification.
· 3 students gained a BTEC applied science Level 2 Merit (equivalent to GCSE Grade B/6), 1 student gained a Level 1 pass (equiv. to grade 1-3 GCSE)
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