Speech & Language Therapist Band 5

The Moat School is a unique, independent secondary day school in London for children with dyslexia and associated SpLDs.

We are seeking to employ a new Speech & Language Therapist for Autumn term 2020. If you have initiative, enthusiasm for learning, good educational qualifications and some experience in working with young people, we would like to meet you.

The Moat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Speech and Language Therapist. 

The Speech and Language Therapy Department is currently undergoing some exciting changes and we have an opportunity to hire a Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and experienced team. The successful candidate will be working as an integral part of the school community and will provide outstanding Speech and Language Therapy services to our students. 

With lots of opportunities for training, this role would suit a NQP as well as someone with experience of dyslexia, DLD or ASD.

Reporting Relationship

The postholder will be managed by the Speech and Language Therapy Manager

Purpose of Post

To work as a member of the Speech and Language Therapy team within The Moat School and Moat Sixth Form. The postholder will provide clinical services to a defined caseload of children who present with speech, language and communication difficulties. The post holder will work independently on a daily basis with support from a designated supervisor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Professional/Clinical

The Speech and Language Therapist will:

Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development in order to maintain up to date HCPC registration

Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures

Keep up to date with, and develop strategies for implementing best practice in clinical areas relating to the caseload

Contribute to the multidisciplinary team at the school

Access a second opinion from more senior therapists as identified via clinical supervision

Devise appropriate intervention plans for clients and provide suitable and timely intervention

To attend, when appropriate, Annual Review Meetings and Shared Goals/IEP meetings

To liaise and work alongside cover staff, support staff, assistants and volunteers

To maintain use of equipment and resources

Actively engage in own performance management

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Education and Training

The Speech and Language Therapist will:

Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with school / departmental guidelines

Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge 

Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of Occupational Therapy

Provide specialist advice to other parties as appropriate

To explain the role of Speech and Language Therapy within school

To identify training needs within the staff group

To advise on and demonstrate Speech and Language Therapy targets and strategies throughout the school day

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Health and Safety

The Speech and Language Therapist will:

Carry out school policy as documented and/or directed by the senior leadership team

Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant / designated individuals 

Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others 

Comply with school and departmental procedures with regard to safeguarding

Promote a culture that values diversity and respect

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

The Speech and Language Therapist will:

Undertake general administrative and pupil related administrative tasks in line with school requirements and policies

Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with clinical governance

Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice

Engage in service audit and demonstrate achievement of the service objectives

Provide accurate statistical information as required

Produce reports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding student needs

-This job description describes in general terms the normal duties with which the post holder will be expected to undertake. However, specific duties relating to individual pupils or groups are not listed. In addition, duties may be varied from time to time, at the discretion of the Headteacher and in consultation with you. All post holders will be expected to work with any children across the two Moat School sites.