Speech and Language Therapist (Maternity Cover) - Full or Part Time - Maternity - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-466S
• Posted:02/04/2024
• Pay:Equal to NHS Agenda for change Band 5/6 dep on exp
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:02/05/2024 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Ifield School is seeking to appoint a full-time or part-time Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and professional therapy team. The post is fixed term until January 2025 to cover the maternity leave of one of our existing Speech and Language Therapists. The successful candidate will be working with pupils aged 4-19 who have speech, language and communication difficulties associated with profound, severe and complex needs, including ASD.

The Speech and Language Therapy team are an integral part of our school and provides the following services:

• Implementation of speech and language therapy provision for pupils from Reception class to learners in year 14.
• Upskilling staff to implement strategies and approaches in line with Ifield School’s Total Communication Approach
• Working with families and professionals to support communication in a range of contexts.

Ifield School is an outstanding school with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment to this position will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Salary is equivalent to NHS Agenda for change Band 5/6 depending on experience. The successful applicant must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and be a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Please refer to the attached job description for main duties and responsibilities.

If you would like to speak to our Director of Therapy, Kirsty Jewell, for an informal conversation about the role and the context of the school prior to applying, please call the main school number on 01474 365485.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk