Speech and Language Therapist

Blackstone Education are currently working with a client who are looking to recruit both Speech and Language Therapists and Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists on either a locum or permanent basis.

These roles are based around Lambeth area, South West and South London within various SEN and mainstream schools and clinics.

Salary range is up to £50,000 for SaLTs and £65,000 for Highly specialist therapists depending on experience. Locum rates to be negotiated.

Minimum requirements for this role are 2 years post qualified experience working within schools. Please note competencies must be completed.

What’s in it for you?

We know great clinicians change lives, so our offer is built around flexibility, development, clinical support, wellbeing and help with everyday costs.

·Regular clinical supervision, peer support and opportunities to develop specialist practice

· £250 annual CPD allowance, dedicated CPD time and monthly internal learning sessions

·25% protected administration time to support high-quality practice, separate from the trial of 10% protected rest time each day

· Travel support, including assistance with annual Oyster Card costs or other travel incentive schemes where applicable*

·Relocation package of up to £3,000 for eligible colleagues*

Leave, wellbeing and lifestyle support

·Flexible 52-week or summer contract options, with annual leave, bank holidays and years of service allowance

· “Your Wellbeing Matters” programme, including mental health support, wellbeing resources and physical health checks

·Family growth support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

·Life Assurance, competitive pension scheme, Critical Illness Cover and a wide range of health, wellbeing, insurance and retail discount benefits

·Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme

About the role

You’ll work mainly in school settings with some clinic-based and remote opportunities where appropriate. Supporting children and young people with a range of communication and developmental needs, you’ll combine direct therapy with assessment, consultation and practical strategies that make a difference beyond the therapy session.

In this role, you’ll:

·Assess children and young people with SEND, autism, developmental language needs, social communication differences, SEMH needs and more complex profiles.

· Plan and deliver evidence-based, individualised interventions, including direct therapy, advice and consultation.

· Contribute to EHCP assessments, reports and outcome reviews.

· Work closely with teachers, parents, carers, SENCOs and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed communication support throughout the school day.

· Review progress, adapt intervention plans and contribute to joined-up support for children with more complex needs.

It’s a varied role where you’ll balance assessment, therapy, consultation and collaboration, with the chance to make a visible difference to children, families and school teams every day.

What you’ll need

* BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.

* HCPC registration.

* Experience in paediatric, school-based or EHCP-focused settings

It would be great if you also bring

·Confidence supporting children and young people with complex communication, SEMH or behavioural needs

·Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans

·Specialist CPD, training or trauma-informed practice experience

Please APPLY now or contact Kirsty at Blackstone Recruitment for further information