Speech and Language Therapist

Awarded Ofsted Outstanding in January 2022, Sybil Elgar School offers educational support for children and young people on the autism spectrum between the ages of 4-22. We strive to provide the most suitable support required by our students to assist them with their learning and educational needs, across our sites in both Southall and Acton. Working with children and young adults with special educational needs comes with its challenges and opportunities and our valued staff join us knowing that to have made a positive impact on a young person’s learning development is priceless.

Who we are looking for:

Are you experienced Speech and Language Therapist who would love a challenge? Are you looking for a post that will be exciting, professionally demanding, stimulating and rewarding in (usually) equal measures? 

Do you have a sense of humour? Are you naturally resilient and a team player who can work collaboratively in a multi professional team? 

Additional Requirements:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Diploma
• Health and Care Professionals Council Registration
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in the field
• Good knowledge of relevant AAC

Does it sound like you? If the answer is YES! Then we would like to hear from you!

Main Job Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the assessment, development and implementation of specialist Speech and Language Therapy provision, to a caseload of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASD.

• To write reports, programmes and Communication Profiles reflecting specialist knowledge for Annual Reviews and as required.

• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

• To adapt practice to meet individual pupil’s circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.

• To be responsible for managing own time appropriately and prioritise tasks accordingly in order to carry out clinically related administrative duties, relevant to the caseload and operation of the department.

• To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of pupils with language and communication difficulties relating to ASD

• To demonstrate skills in negotiating and dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.

• To contribute and review each pupils IEP’s and be involved in target setting.

• To work as part of a trans-disciplinary team (TDT) to provide a holistic service.

• To liaise with education staff, care staff, families/carers and other external agencies as relevant, agreeing decision making effective to each pupil’s needs.