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Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Ambitious College

Haringey

Salary:
£34,369 - £40,462 pa - Dependent on skills and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
2 June 2018

Job overview

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with Autism in an education setting? Do you have drive, energy and ambition?

We have an exciting opportunity for dynamic, enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapists, who share our vision for young people with autism, to contribute to the planning, adaptation, monitoring and reporting of pupils’ personalised plans, enabling them to access learning and activities in wider community. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of various specialists who contribute to learning plans and targets, drawing on various expertise.

All posts will gain access to high quality in-house CPD opportunities, as well as benefitting from access to external training appropriate to the role. Regular Clinical Supervision will form part of the role to ensure that staff is supported in the development of their skills and keeping up to date on current practice and research within the field of AHP.

The role of the Speech and Language Therapist involves

  • Providing direct SALT sessions to College Learners  with  speech and language therapy on their study programme and for those with identified need (such as from internal referrals)
  • Assessing and reviewing Learner’s speech, language and communication needs in line with the Ambitious College assessment cycle
  • Using specialist knowledge to recommend and develop appropriate and individualised aids and adaptations to support speech, language and/or communication 
  • Working with other professionals within the trans-disciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate targets, goals/programmes related to OT needs for relevant Learners
  • Working with other professionals within the trans-disciplinary team to provide advice and guidance on the development of employability skills and access to work  placements opportunities
  • Developing and managing SALT resources and ongoing assessment of any equipment resource needs and inform the College Principal of these needs
  • Ensuring that SALT targets have contextual fit to the Learner’s needs and are applicable/functional to them beyond the College environment
  • Demonstrating through practice an understanding and personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young and vulnerable people. 

The successful candidate will have

  • Professional Qualified Speech and Language Therapy qualification to degree level
  • HCPC registration
  • Registered member of RCSLT
  • Evidence of post registration training within defined clinical area of expertise (ASD)
  • Specialist knowledge and experience of a range of treatment techniques, SALT models and approaches in adults with ASD and/or complex needs
  • Specialist knowledge of designing and/ adapting AAC methods to suit the needs of individuals
  • Experience of working in a range of settings including within a College and/or Community setting
  • Commitment to work collaboratively with the trans-disciplinary team and demonstrates a commitment to working using the principals of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
  • Be extraordinary and join us in making the ordinary possible for young people.

Closing date: Sunday 3 June  2018

Interview date: Tuesday 12 June 2018

About Ambitious College

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+44 20 3870 8775

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Ambitious College is a specialist day college for autistic young people aged 16 –25.

The college has two campuses co-located within mainstream colleges in north and west London. These are the Pears Campus at the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (CONEL) in Tottenham and the Pears Campus at West Thames College in Isleworth.

At each campus, there is a team of dedicated and passionate professionals including teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, employment specialists, behaviour specialists and specialist support staff. Using the Ambitious Approach to education, they work together to come up with learning and support approaches tailored to the individual.

Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups and mainstream partners, the college also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support and real work experience – delivers results. It allows young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential and go on to lead active lives in their community.

Head of College: Linda Looney

Values and vision

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We offer specialist education and support through Ambitious College, TreeHouse School, and The Rise School.

Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do. We think everyone is entitled to lead a fulfilling, happy, and rewarding life; and this includes young people with autism.

Our learners are at the heart of everything we do, their curriculum is highly personalised to help them achieve their goals. We operate a person-centered approach. It is delivered by our highly skilled and friendly staff. We offer lots of opportunities to learn in the community through a range of partnerships with local employers, services, and our mainstream college partners.

As our name suggests, we are ambitious for our learners. We are a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about our work in supporting young learners to live ordinary lives in their home community. We know that with the right opportunity and support they can achieve great things.

Ofsted

“Leaders, managers and governors have high ambitions and expectations for  learners. Leaders and managers have developed a good curriculum offer which  enables learners to study one of four pathways: engagement and interaction,  maximum independence, preparing for employment, and vocational learning. As a  result, most learners benefit from an individually tailored and well-taught  programme that is based on their needs, aspirations and ambitions. Learners make  good progress and are prepared well to move from college to the next stage of their  life.”

View Ambitious College’s latest Ofsted report

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