Job Description

Aurora Eccles School

Norfolk
32,302.40 - 38,729.60 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

29 August 2025

Job overview

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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location:

Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Salary:

32,302.40 - 38,729.60 per year dependant on qualifications and experience

Hours:

40 hours per week - Full year contract

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract until November 2026

Start date:

As soon as possible after 1st September

Aurora White House School and Aurora Eccles School

We're currently looking to recruit a

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

to join our schools on a fixed term basis. To contribute to and further develop an integrated Speech and Language Therapy service for the pupils at Aurora Eccles (secondary) and White House (primary) Schools. To provide a dynamic specialist Speech and Language Therapy service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking all aspects of Speech and Language Therapy clinical duties within the ethical framework provided by the rules of professional conduct. To provide a high standard of Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students, including advice, information and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed intervention plans.

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles and White House Schools in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 6 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.





With small classes, typically 7 children and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.

Key Accountabilities:

To work autonomously, managing a caseload of young people with complex needs within a special education setting. Work with more senior Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Lead and SLT to manage workload efficiently to provide a service which is run in an efficient manner so that young people's needs are met effectively. To liaise with the other Speech and Language Therapists operating within the schools to ensure appropriate caseload management and sharing of skills. To provide specialist assessment and treatment of children and young people, liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues and to maintain associated records in line with professional codes of conduct. To undertake autonomous assessment, including specialist assessment, of young people with a wide range of additional communication needs. To analyse and interpret assessments to recommend and deliver the best course of intervention for each child. Measuring outcomes of interventions against EHCP and Annual Review outcomes and record progress and outcomes using systems identified by schools (for example Earwig) To demonstrate sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence-based link. To be responsible for the maintenance of accurate written records in line with professional code of conduction. Produce timely and concise clinical recording, maintaining confidentially and the safe storage of both written and digital data. Provide clear and concise written reports for inclusion within Annual Review Reports. Attend and contribute to Annual Review Meetings. Attend appropriate reviews and team meetings, promoting our culture of joint working with other disciplines and outside agencies. To take a lead role in teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team on relevant aspects of speech and language therapy and communication. Use specialist software to produce easy read and accessible resources for use in classrooms and for therapy. Provide screening assessment for prospective new students; this may include visits to other schools/residential settings. Make referrals for specialist assessment or advice regarding dysphagia as necessary. Recognise own professional boundaries with the role and when to seek appropriate guidance

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Eccles and White House schools when required.

Qualifications

To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC To hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience - Essential

Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and evidence of skills application relevant to the specialist client group Knowledge of a range of specialist therapy interventions relevant to specialist client group Knowledge of behaviour support Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD and SEMH difficulties Have a clear understanding of relevant protection procedures and health and safety procedures including safeguarding and manual handling procedures. Relevant experience working at a postgraduate level Experience within the specialist client group Experience in implementing a wide range of approaches in supporting young people with social communication difficulties. Experience of multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working Experience of preparing complex reports

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear manner to a range of audiences including young people, parents, and professionals Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in line with professional recording keeping requirements Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to others and develop good working relationships Good time-management and organisation skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to assess, develop, implement and adjust integrated therapy plans, based on identified needs and outcomes. Good IT skills for administration, presentations, recording and reporting systems Ability to train staff in a variety of approaches
Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Benefits and Additional Information

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

Life assurance Enhanced pension scheme Enhanced annual leave Free lunch when working Perkbox - offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme and Bike to work scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. Family Swim

How to apply:

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Liz.hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

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About

Aurora Eccles School

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Aurora Eccles School

Quidenham, Norwich
Norfolk
NR16 2NZ
United Kingdom

+44 1953 887217

Welcome to our Special Needs Secondary School in Quidenham, Norfolk

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As Principal of the site that Aurora Eccles shares with its primary counterpart, Aurora White House School, I am delighted to introduce you to our wonderful school community.



It is our aim to provide an environment in which young people can achieve their potential and make meaningful, informed choices about every aspect of their lives. Through our highly skilled teams of teaching, support and therapeutic staff, we offer personalised, tailored interventions to help students of all ages make genuine progress in their academic, social and emotional development.



We are proud to be recognised as the 'go to provider' for the local authority here in Norfolk; the trust that is placed in us, by families and professionals alike, is testament to the quality and scope of education and support that we offer to every student in our care. We hope you enjoy reading about us; and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Arabella Hardy

, Site Principal, Aurora Eccles and Aurora White House School

Our School

Aurora Eccles is an independent, specialist day school for students aged 11-18 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings, either as a result of specific learning difficulties or more complex communication and interaction difficulties (including those associated with autism spectrum conditions).



We have high expectations for all our students and we encourage them to expect more for themselves. We offer a personalised package of education and support to each student, designed around the needs identified in their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).



Our ambition is to give our students all the skills they need to lead an independent, fulfilling adult life. We do this not only by providing opportunities for them to achieve academically, but also by helping them develop the practical skills necessary to manage their own physical, emotional and social wellbeing and to understand their place in the world.

The Aurora Eccles journey

When a young person arrives at Aurora Eccles, we commit to exploring ways of helping them fulfil their potential in every area of their life.



We begin by rebuilding their faith in school and education, by creating an environment where they feel safe and able to learn. We take a positive approach to behaviour management, encouraging the development of a strong sense of identity while promoting effective interaction with others.



Individual pastoral support and care for each student is provided by their form teacher, who also has regular contact with their parents and carers to offer support, guidance and a link to other staff and departments. For students requiring higher levels of support, provision can be made - either full time or periodically - to facilitate participation in school activities.



Throughout their time with us, students have an opportunity to achieve a range of qualifications, from pre-entry-level certificates through to higher-grade GCSEs, depending on their needs, abilities and interests.



By the time they leave us, each of our students will be in a position to make meaningful, informed choices about their own future, whether that is by accessing further education, or through appropriate vocational training or employment.

Our Facilities

Students at Aurora Eccles benefit from access to facilities including a music room, science laboratories, cookery room, and technology and art studios, and enjoy regular use of our extensive sports and recreation facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, large sports field, activity centre and climbing wall.



All students take part in a range of individual and team sports, with both inter-house and external fixtures against other schools planned regularly throughout the academic year.



Set in 34 acres of beautiful countryside, Aurora Eccles also has a wealth of exciting outdoor learning spaces for students, including an area of magnificent private woodland, which is used for our Outdoor and Woodland Learning (OWLs) programme.



Incorporating a range of adventurous activities delivered by qualified Forest School practitioners, the OWLs programme offers students the freedom to be the architects of their own learning, all within a natural environment.



The learning experience for students at Aurora Eccles does not end at the school gate. All our students participate in school visits, trips and community projects to bring the curriculum subjects to life, and are encouraged to support our staff in organising them.



From Year 10 onwards, our students also have the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, through which they can experience new challenges and further develop their communication and teamwork skills.

Our Curriculum

Students at Aurora Eccles enjoy a broad curriculum that mirrors the experience of their mainstream peers, based around the core subjects of English, mathematics, science and humanities along with specialist subjects including computing and ICT, art and multimedia, and design and technology.



We also offer all our students opportunities to develop non-academic 'life skills' such as cookery, gardening and construction.



Our older students have the option to complete the ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE), a substantial, nationally recognised qualification in skills development.



The CoPE enables students to practise, develop and demonstrate six important skills that are required for success in higher education, training or employment: teamwork, problem solving, discussion, research, oral presentation and self-management.

Integrated therapy

As well as academic and skill development opportunities, we offer a range of therapeutic interventions designed to help our students overcome barriers to participation in education.



Discrete interventions, including speech and language therapy and occupational therapy, are delivered by our on-site team of highly skilled clinical staff with support from visiting therapy specialists.



These interventions sit alongside a classroom experience which integrates therapeutic approaches on a one-to-one, small group and whole class basis.

Our Outcomes

We are proud to list evidence of the progress and performance of our students (for the previous academic year) below:


Pupils achieved an average of 6.5 qualifications

100% of pupils passed Level 1 Vocational Pathway

83% of pupils achieved a Maths qualification, with one pupil achieving Grade 9 Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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