Speech and Language Therapist - Permanent - Bristol

Posted 08 February 2023
Salary £30375 - £33806 per annum
LocationBristol
Job type Permanent
Discipline Speech and language therapistSpeech and Language Therapy (SLT) Jobs
Reference44663
Contact NameMAXXIMA PERMANENT

Job description

Maxxima’s permanent team are recruiting for a Speech and Language Therapist based in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to join a college set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, sitting in 16 acres of listed gardens and a wider 50 acre campus where the staff pull together to achieve a common goal of empowering their young people through learning, striving to exceed expectations wherever possible.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll be required to provide a high standard of speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people, including advice and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed treatment plans.

Location: Bristol

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time hours

Hrs: 40 hours per week – Term time only

What’s in it for you?

Salary: £30,375.60 - £33,806.60 (FTE £35,360.00 - £39,354.00)

On a typical day you will:

  • Run social communication groups for students, either directly or supervising groups run by education staff.
  • Carry out speech and language interventions as described in students’ statutory documentation.
  • Carry out baseline communication assessments for all students.
  • Write SMART targets for education plans; and assess and monitor progress against these targets, amending where necessary
  • Lead and deliver training to the education team in social communication
  • Carry out a whole-school classroom language audit and provide recommendations for SLT.
  • Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others.
  • Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as required
  • Attend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports.
What will you need to succeed in this role?
  • Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
  • Hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
  • Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication
  • Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions
  • Have at least two years’ post-graduate experience working as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist.
  • Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities
  • Experience working with children or young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition
  • Have experience or knowledge of delivering provision through the EHCP process
What are the next steps?
If the role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please apply now.
If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position or simply
discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you.
Feel free to contact Charlotte Oliver on 0203398 or charlotte.oliver@maxximagroup.com
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