Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)Salary: Negotiable Type: Full or Part-Time, Contract or Permanent Start Date: ASAPMLK Search is excited to be supporting this 'Outstanding' Independent, trauma-centred therapeutic group of schools in Essex who are looking for a confident SaLT to join their team.All pupils have EHCPs for adverse childhood experiences and SEMH needs. The school caters for all National Curriculum subjects and learning is linked to children’s curriculum and individual needs, progress plans and assessment of learning and achievement.Purpose of the Role: • Work collaboratively with key colleagues to maximise progress. • Work therapeutically on a one to one basis, supporting a small group, or with a whole class • As well as offering therapy sessions, you will have a therapeutic presence across two schools, supporting both Primary and Secondary students. • Leading staff training and development to ensure the truly integrated therapy and learning provision is maintained. • Offer therapeutic interventions that aid children’s emotional wellbeing and learning.Core Responsibilities: • To plan, resource and prepare effective and engaging therapy programmes for children • To liaise professionally with colleagues as appropriate • To build positive working relationships with children’s families • To ensure children responsible for are supervised and safe at all times • To plan, lead and deliver whole-staff therapeutic trainingEssential and Desirable Requirements: • Degree level, fully qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist • Successful experience of working with children and young people in challenging contexts • High level of competence in both English and maths • Further relevant training or qualifications would be highly desirableBenefits: • Up to 15 weeks of holiday • An opportunity to be part of our unique, seamless therapeutic team model • Competitive salaries and opportunities for performance-linked progression • Private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards • An Apple MacBook to use at school and at home • A daily lunch, cooked by outstanding school chefs • Opportunities for high-quality professional development • Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications • Workplace pensionIf you are seeking a unique and exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives at a new, trauma-centred, therapeutic school, please APPLY NOW!Or alternatively, please contact me on:T: 0203 6333 223E: [email protected]*Please note, we are not able to provide sponsorship for these placements*