Speech, Language & Communication Specialist
British School in the Netherlands, Senior School Voorschoten
Netherlands
- € 3 328 - € 4 334 per month
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 24 August 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 June 2021
Job overview
The BSN is a leading British international school with five campuses in and around The Hague. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced Speech, Language & Communication Specialist to join our Senior School Voorschoten from September 2021. The successful candidate will join a large, dynamic Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team and play a key part in providing for our students with a wide range of needs, including those with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties.
The purpose of this job is to advise and support school staff identifying and meeting the needs of children and young people with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Condition, and/or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) to ensure inclusion and improved outcomes. To support the planning and assessment of children and young people with SLCN, ASC and/or SpLD, working jointly with other key professionals that may be involved with a student. To deliver intervention programmes to small groups and/or individuals.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- To contribute to the assessment of pupils, using formal assessment and observation, interpreting, evaluating and explaining the relevance of assessment outcomes in order to establish the nature of the pupils’ difficulties in relation to their performance.
- Assist school staff in analysing the needs of young people with SLCN, ASC and/or SpLD and identify appropriate teaching and learning strategies to support them in and out of class.
- Provide staff training and support all aspects of SLCN/ASD, its impact on learning, emotional development and behaviour, and on strategies to support these needs in the classroom.
- Plan and deliver intervention programmes to groups of students or individuals and design appropriate short term programmes, such as transition and executive functioning programmes.
- To support and coach our Learning Support Assistants in their roles and provide guidance in their support of students in class.
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, parents and carers.
The successful candidate will:
- be suitably qualified to assess students with SLCN/ASD.
- hold a specialist qualification in Speech, Language and Communication needs.
- have a thorough understanding of a wide range of difficulties and behaviours associated with ASD/SLCN and their impact on learning.
- have experience of working within an educational setting.
- be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.
- enjoy working as part of a pro-active, solution-focused team, as well as work well independently.
- have a calm, friendly and approachable manner.
You will be based at our Senior School in Voorschoten, just outside of The Hague. If you are motivated by what you have read so far, please view our the BSN Applicants Guide.
Applications must be submitted through the BSN website.
About British School in the Netherlands, Senior School Voorschoten
- British School in the Netherlands, Senior School Voorschoten
- Jan van Hooflaan 3
- Voorschoten
- 2252 BG
- Netherlands
Senior School Voorschoten is a thriving educational community where there is opportunity for all students to excel in a wide range of studies and activities. We have high expectations of our students and aim to equip them with the skills, qualifications and experience to be successful in the next phase of their lives.
We believe it is important that students can demonstrate engagement, imagination, and creativity in their work, which we encourage them to do through our broad curriculum and extensive enrichment programme.
We work tirelessly to ensure that teaching is of the highest quality and that learning is both interesting and fulfilling. At the BSN we value the individuality of all students whilst fostering teamwork and collective approaches to success.
TEACHING AT THE BSN
With small classes, motivated students, outstanding classroom support and excellent facilities, our staff are free to truly teach.
The BSN is a well-established school with a strong reputation and consistently outstanding exam results. At the same time, standards are modern and our culture is one of innovation and continuous improvement.
Our Ed Tech strategy provides the best tools for great learning to occur and ensures the learning benefits are firmly in focus. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from an extensive range of co-curricular activities, trips and visits.
LIVING IN THE NETHERLANDS
In the Netherlands, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to meet new people and socialise. The Netherlands offers a high standard of living with a good work/life balance.
The Netherlands is safe and stable, with well-connected transportation and good infrastructure.
There is a strong sporting tradition, but be warned, the weather is not always predictable! Fortunately, there are plenty of museums to visit when it rains, especially for the art enthusiast.
DEVELOP & LEARN
Our aim is to provide clear and transparent information regarding our commitment to professional development and the opportunities available for our staff in line with the future needs of our organisation.
Our Professional Development opportunities are structured into five key areas:
- Career Development Pathway
- Learning Communities
- Mandatory Training & Qualifications
- School-based Professional Development
- Peer and Self-guided Development
At the BSN we are dedicated and committed to enhance your professional growth. We look forward to supporting your development journey at the BSN.
Next to our Professional Development Academy we provide a variety of professional development opportunities om campus, Dutch language courses and workshops on health and well-being for our staff.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications; obtaining two supervisory references (including current employer's) and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in CVs will be address during interview.
DIVERSITY & EQUALITY
The BSN is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all of its staff and students. We have recently established a dedicated cross-campus diversity and equality working group for our staff and parents.
We encourage and invite candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for our vacancies.
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