Job Description

Due to a successful expansion in our schools, we are looking to employ a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work full-time - term time only. Monday to Friday 8:45am - 3:45pm plus inset hours, currently 2 hours on a Tuesday. The post may cover 2 sites, Ripplevale Upper School in Ripple and Ripplevale Lower School in Broadstairs, however this is negotiable and may be based over one area for the right candidate.

We are looking for an innovative and passionate SaLT specialist, who is looking for an exciting post in a well-established SEN Independent school. You will be responsible for assisting in the SaLT provision for students from primary aged children through to Post 16 with Autism and or SLCN needs. You will be a self-starter working as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering SaLT and communication interventions. You will monitor and report on the SaLT provision for individuals and groups of students, identifying any SaLT needs, devising provision plans and delivering the best outcomes for all our students.

We would ideally like someone with experience working in a school setting or with a paediatric population, but will consider recently qualified therapists.

Benefits include manageable caseload numbers, support and supervision from a well-established therapy team lead and access to CPD both in-house and via external courses.

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Pay:

NHS Band 5 Pro Rata

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Interviews

: To be confirmed

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Start Date:

As soon as possible

Please note APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM PLEASE. CVs on their own will be rejected. Please email

hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

or telephone 01304 373866 to request an application pack, and Person Specification.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,828.00-36,311.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person