Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) - Alfriston School
Location: Penn
Overview
We are looking for a motivated and committed Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly, hard-working team and contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services across the school participating in the achievement of the SLT mission and quality objectives to provide a high quality, efficient and effective Speech and Language Therapy service.
If you have exceptional people skills and high levels of energy and enthusiasm we want to hear from you.
Term time only
Start Date: September 1st 2024
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Bucks Pay Range 7-8 ISN 36-45 (£39,646 - £49,593) Pro Rata
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 18 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Closing date: 03/06/2024 12:00
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 5th June 2024
About us
Alfriston School is based in Beaconsfield. The school benefits from outstanding modern facilities, all of our classrooms are fully equipped with interactive screens and access to class sets of laptops or iPads. All teachers are provided with a laptop that is renewed every three years. The school enjoys a recently modernised performing arts and music facilities that include the use of a dance studio, sound/recording studio and performance space, along with our exceptional sports facilities that caters for a range of indoor and outdoor activities including mountain biking, trampolining, cycling, football and many others. The school also enjoys use of its spacious swimming pool designed by a bespoke architect, as part of an upgrade of the sports facilities at Alfriston, the architects developed a concertina-like roof structure that echoes the shape of the pitched roofs on other buildings in the area causing minimal sound reverberation which is beneficial for the use of our students with their Special Educational Needs.
Staff often remark that Alfriston it is a great place to work. Staff retention is high which we think reflects the supportive and friendly environment in which we work. Our pupils are inspirational and full of potential. Staff feel they are people “You just want to be with!”
Having been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in July 2013 it was noted “The excellent personal and academic opportunities offered ensure that the school makes a huge difference to the lives of students. As a result, all groups achieve outstandingly well from their individual starting points.”
The school culture of teamwork and aspiration is reflected in the report where it states “The headteacher has a very ambitious vision for the school. Senior leaders and managers place a significant focus on improving staff performance through regular high-quality training and checks on their work. The governing body makes an excellent contribution to the school’s effectiveness and work tirelessly to raise achievement through its regular visits to check teaching and learning.”
Alfriston offers a wide and diverse range of professional development opportunities for staff, including the opportunity to train with Astra School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), a local Ofsted-outstanding school-centred teacher training provider.
Alfriston School also offers staff:
• A friendly working environment
• Supportive and caring colleagues
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Onsite parking
• Transport links (Chiltern Line and close to the M40)
• Discount on hire of selected school facilities
• Close to local amenities
About the role
Job Summary
To contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services across the school participating in the achievement of the SLT mission and quality objectives to provide a high quality, efficient and effective Speech and Language Therapy service.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
Manage own caseload of pupils with a range of special needs, in accordance with the service’s models of care, including:
a) Carrying out clinical observations, informal and formal assessments of pupils and analysing the results reflecting on own knowledge and experience and seeking more specialist advice as required.
b) Being responsible for devising and implementing pupil-centred therapeutic intervention plans in association with the pupil’s parents / carers and education staff.
c) Monitoring and evaluating interventions and adapting accordingly.
d) Providing reports and reflecting on own specialist knowledge and experience with reference to established and evidence-based practice within the profession.
Provision of individual, paired and group speech and language therapy as appropriate.
Administration / Communications
• Maintain up to date clinical records of pupils in line with school policies.
• Provide regular written reports on pupils following assessment and review.
• Contribute to the SEN annual reviews of EHCPs, providing comprehensive reports for pupils receiving SLT provisions as part of the process.
• Attendance at Annual Review Meetings as required.
• Attendance at parent’s evenings as required.
• Liaison with external professional representatives as appropriate.
Training & Management
• Collaborate in devising, delivering and evaluating training courses for parents/carers.
• Collaborate in devising, delivering and evaluating training courses for school staff.
• Support staff in identifying and understanding pupils’ barriers to effective communication, and appropriate strategies/interventions to minimise these barriers.
• Provide training to Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and Teaching staff as appropriate.
• The SLT will be heading up/managing/leading the SLT department with the support of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
Service Provision
• Delegate work to provide day to day guidance for Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
• Provide written SLT programmes to be delivered by the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant as required.
• Work in close liaison with teaching and therapy staff to support and monitor interventions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of national legislation, local protocols and professional guidance relevant to the specialty and advise colleagues accordingly.
About you
Qualifications
Current Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
Professional Qualification in Speech & Language Therapy - Degree or Equivalent
Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Experience
Experience of providing Speech and Language Therapy intervention to children with communication difficulties
Experience of Speech and Language Therapy assessments and intervention
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments and therapeutic interventions relating to children with complex communication difficulties and/or language disorder
Have attention to detail in order to ensure records are accurate, to standard and kept up to date
Ability to communicate information to a broad range of individuals in a sensitive, appropriate manner
Ability to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships whilst maintaining clear role, ethical and professional boundaries
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and agencies
Personal Qualities
Ability to demonstrate a calm, patient disposition
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Be goal orientated in your work approach
Have a flexible approach and be able to adapt to change
Be emotionally resilient and able to work in challenging situations
Ability to relate to young people in a positive manner
Willingness to constructively challenge the work of self and others to continually improve own and team performance
To show loyalty and commitment to the school
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Ellie Davison on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 673740
Email: [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. The selected candidate will be required to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check before taking up the post.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
