Job Description

Role summary

A fantastic opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly, multidisciplinary therapy team. In this unique role, you will benefit from fully funded training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, working 1 to 1 to provide specialist, direct and indirect therapy for autistic children.

Based in the Jigsaw CABAS School, you will work closely with other therapists and teachers to provide specialist direct and indirect therapy for autistic children and young adults. Your work will include addressing receptive and expressive language, attention and listening difficulties, as well as difficulties with social interaction, communication and functional life skills.

Salary:

Competitive salary based on experience

Hours:

36.75 hours per week - Full time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:45am - 04:45pm, Tuesday 08:45am - 05:30pm and Friday 08:45am - 04:30pm - Part Time working is also considered

Annual Leave:

56 days school holiday plus Bank holidays

How will you contribute to the team?

Supporting and developing pupils' ability to attend to people and develop their receptive and expressive communication skills Helping support a total communication environment to include the use of visuals and modified language use Making recommendations and adaptations to the pupil's environment to support total communication Supporting pupils to develop appropriate social interaction skills with adults and peers Helping to develop functional language skills and independence

What can we offer our Therapists?

1,000 joining bonus Working in a friendly and supportive team, all looking to make a real difference for our learners The opportunity of working 1 to 1 with pupils within small sized classes Behaviour analysis specific training and qualifications including Teaching Accreditations and Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) qualification Industry Training such as PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, First Aid, Epilepsy and much more Funded membership of relevant specialist interest group/clinical excellence network Ongoing clinical supervision, training and CPD Performance related bonus scheme Free onsite parking Transport from central Guildford to the school and back Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support Company pension scheme Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive smart spending reward platform Staff recognition days, staff referral scheme and long service recognition 10% Discount at Cafe on the Park 10% discount at Little Harriers Day Nursery for parents working on Dunsfold Park

What do I need to apply?

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree/qualification Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) licence to practice Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Interest in special educational needs and Autism Clinical experience and working knowledge of paediatrics Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Experience in writing reports to contribute towards Annual Reviews and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) Driving Licence or access to a lift (Due to our remote location)

We can consider flexible working request for both part time hours and part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you.

JIGSAW SCHOOL (AND THIS VACANCY) ARE LOCATED IN CRANLEIGH, SURREY (GU6 8TB)

Find out more

Please visit our website

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/current-vacancies/

where you will find more details and a full .

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email

careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

Application process

To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at

www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/apply/

and return it to

careers@jigsawtrust.co.u

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Cafe on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 31,469.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Signing bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Shuttle service provided Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person