Speech and Language Therapist (6607)

Speech and Language Therapist, job vacancy, Bristol / South Gloucester. Term Time Only

Location: Conveniently commutable from towns such as Almondsbury, Thornbury, Patchway, Severn Beach and Filton.


Salary: £34'150 - £40'500 per annum Actual Salary
Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £37,700 - £44,700 per annum.
• Fully funded training and DBS.
• Life assurance, Competitive pension plan, Health cash back plan, High street discounts, Employee assistance program.

Employer: Positive Outcome Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a leading provider in Specialist Education & Supported Living. This opportunity would be working within a Specialist Education School for children aged between 7 and 19 years of age with complex communication and additional difficulties.

About the Role: As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a crucial role in empowering young people to shape their futures. By delivering high-quality teaching, individualized support, and expert-led therapy, you will help students with additional learning needs achieve their personal goals. You'll manage a diverse caseload and provide specialized support for communication and dysphagia needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload addressing communication and dysphagia requirements.
• Conduct thorough assessments for communication, swallowing, eating, and drinking.
• Offer expert advice on therapy suitability for prospective students.
• Develop personalized communication and eating/drinking goals as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Create individualized therapy programs focusing on communication, assistive technology, swallowing, and feeding.
• Deliver targeted speech and language interventions to individuals, small groups, or within the classroom setting.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Monitor and train on best practices in eating and drinking support.
• Champion Total Communication strategies across the service.
• Collaborate with staff and families for consistent, coordinated communication support.
• Participate in reviews and provide comprehensive written reports.
• Refer students for specialist assessments or advice concerning AAC or dysphagia.
• Provide induction and tailored training sessions.
• Supervise and manage Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
• Adhere to professional boundaries and seek guidance as necessary.

Essential Criteria:

Knowledge & Experience:

Compliance: Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing the employer to ask for full disclosure of convictions and cautions. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Application Support:
To Apply: Please contact us for more information and to begin your application process. Positive Outcome Recruitment will guide you through the application process, answering any questions you may have and providing full support throughout your application and interview journey.