Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Rivermead Inclusive Trust

Ref:KCC-F80-16-S
Posted:29/09/2023
Pay:£21968 - £27852
Start Date:TBC
App Close Date:03/10/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:Week commencing 9th October 2023

Schools this job is for

Rivermead

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You will work closely with our Speech and Language Therapists and wider therapy team consisting of an Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Counsellor and Therapy Assistants. You will be required to work across different educational settings including mainstream and specialist provisions. As part of the Therapy Team, you will support in minimising and removing barriers to education for our learners who have a range of needs such as Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and Social Emotional Mental Health needs.

Training will be provided to the right candidate, however the following knowledge and skills are desirable:

Knowledge:

Some knowledge about what different types of therapy can offer
Knowledge of a range of special educational needs and disabilities
Knowledge of specific interventions, programmes and monitoring

Skills:

Able to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, parents/carers and the young people themselves
Proactive – able to work flexibly, show initiative and manage your own workload
To be able to follow the direction and advice of a qualified therapist by adhering to therapy programmes and seeking support when required
A level of literacy skills which would enable you to write coherent therapy notes and communications via email
Ability to work within a team
A positive work ethic
Able to motivate and inspire children and young people especially during difficult times

Experience:

Experience working in an education or therapy environment
It is desirable to have some experience of working with children and young people with Autism and/or other Special Educational Needs
Proven positive record of meeting deadlines and expectations within a specific role

Roles and Responsibilities:

To work under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist to meet the therapeutic needs of learners
To work flexibly across Trust schools
To deliver therapy programmes as directed by/under the supervision of a therapist
To keep accurate and timely records of therapy sessions in line with school therapy policies and guidance
To notify the supervising therapist when expected progress is not being made or when another professional opinion is required
To work effectively with children and young people to help them to engage in sessions
To attend and contribute to therapy meetings to support the development of the team
To liaise with other professionals as required, e.g. NHS Therapists
To run individual/group interventions and to provide short review reports
To ensure external therapy reports from the National Health Service (NHS) are filed appropriately and shared with relevant class staff
To upskill and support class staff in meeting learner’s therapy needs in class

Please note that the post-holder must be able to travel between trust schools so access to a car is essential.

If you are an external candidate, please contact Deborah Stammers on dstammers@r-i-t.org for an application pack

Information about the federation

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

All postholders are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Rivermead Inclusive Trust strives to be diverse and inclusive and a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form please contact Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will cater to your needs ie. large print, coloured forms and an audio version.

If for any reason you have difficulty completing an application form please again contact the Rivermead Inclusive Trust who will support.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Health Declaration and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

Name:Trust Office
Address:Long Catlis Road,
Gillingham,
Kent,
ME8 9TX
Telephone: 01634 961080
Email: dstammers@r-i-t.org