Speech and Language Therapist

Ripplevale School, Rochester is an independent day specialist school and college, specialising in teaching children and young people aged 6 to 25 who have diagnoses such ASD, DLD, anxiety, speech, language and communication needs, dyspraxia or dyslexia. We have an exciting opportunity to expand our team of dedicated therapists and therapy assistants. We are looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, who ideally has some prior experience of working in a school setting.

You will have responsibility for working with children individually, in small groups or within the classroom to develop and deliver holistic, person-centred intervention programmes. You will play a key role in shaping the way Occupational Therapy is delivered in the school with a strong emphasis on sensory, physical, life skills and environmental needs. You will work independently and autonomously, but with regular support and supervision. You will input into the EHCP process by providing your professional opinions and recommendations at annual reviews, both in person and through written reports.

Benefits of the job include:

●    Being a member of a supportive group of on-site OTs and SALTs

●    Protected admin time

●    Dedicated therapy space

●    Working collaboratively with other members of the therapy team and education staff

●    Access to CPD, both internally and externally

●    Flexibility in the way you offer therapy to suit the student’s needs and your specialisms

 Hours: 35 hours per week Full Time position

 We very much encourage anyone who is interested to contact us for a chat or to come in for a visit ring the school office on 01634 81233.

 Ripplevale School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks which will include a Social Media and Enhanced DBS check.