Speech and Language Therapist - Band 7
Pield Heath House School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 August 2022
Job overview
Pield Heath House School is a non-maintained day residential school for children and young people aged 7-19. The school provides a person-centred curriculum, adapted to each child and young person’s developmental and learning needs, offering a variety of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students with severe to complex learning needs, Autism, communication and sensory processing difficulties, and associated behaviours. We are a member of the British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) and an accredited PBS School.
We are looking for a skilled, motivated and innovative Band 7 therapist to work with our students. The therapist will join our growing speech and language therapy department in promoting the holistic development of independence and functional skills informed by the latest evidence-based practices and to be accountable for delivering a quality service. Our streams of provision focus on interventions that support difficulties with feeding, speech, language, social communication and developing Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) at universal, targeted and specialist levels across a 24-hour curriculum.
The Pield Heath Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly, motivated team who strive to provide high quality therapy.
The ideal candidate will have:
• An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SaLT goals into the educational setting.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation of therapy programmes.
• An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, young people, teachers, parents and carers.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
This role is an opportunity to develop further as a clinician as we offer excellent support through clinical supervision, a commitment to CPD and a variety of training opportunities. Our team is dedicated in forging a unique collaborative approach to special education by embedding the expertise of the speech and language therapy profession in a meaningful way that does not compromise the quality of the service. You will work closely with teaching staff, helping to integrate therapy and learning objectives, as well as instructing and supporting teaching staff in delivering therapy programmes/groups and use of specialised equipment.
Can you, as part of a team and individually, be an advocate for making learning accessible in order to meet our student’s needs, develop their potential and make a positive impact on their quality of life within and outside of their school career?
In return we can offer you:
A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
Continuous Professional Development Opportunities and Career progression.
A welcoming friendly community providing opportunity to work with a fantastic group of young people.
Benefits:
o CPD and career progression
o Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
o Free coffee and tea provided
o Free on-site parking
o On site lunches available to staff
Parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to take on this role and become a member of our team, we would very much like to hear from you.
For more information about Pield Heath House School please visit the school’s website at
https://www.pieldheathschool.org.uk/
For more information about this role please email recruitment@pieldheathschool.org.uk
About Pield Heath House School
About Pield Heath House School
At Pield Heath School we provide a secure, enjoyable and stimulating place to work and learn, where our students maximise their learning experiences and potential.
"Our school is a rewarding and inspiring place to work. We are very proud of our achievements and the children that we are privileged and advantaged to work alongside" is how one of our teachers describes working at Pield Heath House School.
History and Ethos
Founded in 1901 we are a non-maintained school for young people aged 7-19. We offer day, residential and short break provision for those with moderate to severe learning difficulties, complex learning and behavioural needs, including autistic spectrum disorders and associated speech, language and communication difficulties. Our aim is to provide a broad range of learning experiences so that all our students reach their full potential, are able to live life to the full and become valued and valuable members of their communities.
We are a Catholic School but welcome students from all other faiths. Our ethos is founded on the principle of respect for all regardless of religion, gender, race or social background, we value the contributions of all individuals equally.
Location
Located in Uxbridge, Middlesex we are situated close to the M25 and M4 motorways with ample car parking on site. We are well served by excellent public transport links being a short bus ride from Uxbridge tube station on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines.
Our School
Our school provides learning in small class sizes with a high level of individual support. Each of our students has a personalised education programme which addresses their specific needs to live a fulfilled life in a challenging and changing world. We offer a differentiated curriculum supported by an experienced Therapies team who work alongside educational and residential staff in supporting the development of each individual student. Our students who board benefit from learning life skills in a 24 hour curriculum.
On site, in addition to our residential house we also have a well-equipped sensory room, soft play area and for those students who are unable to access learning in a classroom environment we have an Inclusion Hub which provides individual spaces for learning and developing the skills to allow the student to reintegrate, over time, back into the classroom. We have a horticulture team and students are able to learn and develop their skills within our extensive grounds. Students enjoy and develop by cycling on our Cycle Track and learn road and travel safety in our Travel Training Centre.
We are proud to be a Thrive accredited school and follow its principles to help support the emotional and social development of our students. Pield Heath is a member of the British Institute for Learning Disabilities (BiLD) and embrace the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to support our students. We support staff, therapists and parents to deliver a programme for each student to help improve their confidence, independence, behaviour and social interactions.
Our Team and Professional Development
Our staff are a supportive, dynamic and forward thinking team of professionals who are committed to working together to obtain the best possible outcomes for our young people. They participate in on-going CPD training and we regularly invite external organisations to lead additional training sessions. We are a Training School as part of the West London Teaching Schools Alliance and offer mentoring opportunities and successfully training teachers alongside St Mary's University.
Pield Heath is a demanding, yet rewarding environment and we are committed to working together to obtain the best possible outcomes for all our young learners.
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