Speech and Language Therapist
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Ambitious about Autism
Haringey
- £28,000 - £35,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2021
Job overview
We, at TreeHouse school currently have a fantastic opportunity for a new Speech & Language Therapist to join our ambitious team on a permanent basis.
TreeHouse School is an Ofsted Outstanding non-maintained special school, providing support and education to over 95 pupils, aged 4-19. We are committed to supporting the work of trans-disciplinary team; where we provide pupils with opportunities to develop, maintain and progress, whilst ultimately improving their quality of life. You will join a trans-disciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Behaviour Analysts, Qualified Teachers, and Teaching Assistants.
Each team has its own lead professional who is also a practitioner in one of the settings. Regular team meetings are scheduled, whereby team members get to together to support and learn from each other. In addition, whole team CPD activities are arranged on an annual basis whereby team members can grow their skills from learning from external partners, each other and also from leading CPD sessions.
The successful candidate will provide Speech and Language Therapy for our pupils/students through devising and implementing a tiered provision
- Universal training and strategies for school staff and families
- Targeted group work within the class environment
- Specialist support developing personalised AAC with students and supporting access to the community
- You will play a key role in regularly reviewing, refining, and developing the speech and language therapy offer in line with the Ambitious Approach.
You will have a sound knowledge of using a wide range so Speech and Language Therapy methods and interventions for children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and other special educational needs. You will also enable Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) to be implemented within agreed resources and for outcomes to be evidenced.
Please find our recruitment pack below. If you have any questions around the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Stephen Vickers 020 8815 5439 - svickers@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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About Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. The voices of autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. We want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
Our specialist education services support autistic children and young people to be themselves and realise their ambitions:
- TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school based in the heart of a thriving community in north London. It educates autistic pupils aged three to 19 from across London and the Home Counties.
- The Rise School is a thriving special school based in Feltham, west London educating autistic pupils aged four to 18.
- Ambitious College is a specialist day college for autistic young people aged 16 to 25. The college has two campuses situated in partnership with mainstream colleges in north and west London.
- Spring School is a special school dedicated to educating autistic pupils aged four to 19. It was opened in 2023 by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust and is based in Kingston, south west London.
- St. John’s College is a specialist college based in Brighton supporting young people aged 16-25. The college became part of Ambitious about Autism in 2023.
We stand with autistic children and young people. Now is the time for change. Now is the time for ambition.
Our Values:
Autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. That’s why:
· We work together – with autistic children and young people, parents and carers, our partners and staff to maximise impact and reach.
· We are open – to new approaches, in how we make decisions, and engage with our community.
· We love learning – and commit to learn from our successes and mistakes; sharing knowledge, expertise and resources.
· We are ambitious – for autistic children and young people and our work.
· We celebrate difference – creating a world where everyone belongs.
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