Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time)

Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time), Hackney, London

You will help children with complex needs communicate, and you will build that support into the school day. The school is an independent, charity-run special school in Hackney, London. It teaches children and young people aged 2 to 19. Please apply if you have experience within paediatrics special needs and you are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time).

What you will do - Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time)

Assess speech, language and social communication. Where it applies, assess feeding and swallowing too.
Plan and deliver individual therapy programmes, one to one and in small groups.
Choose communication systems with the team, such as symbols, signs and AAC.
Train and support teachers and assistants to use communication strategies across the curriculum.
Contribute to reports and reviews, including EHCPs, and guide parents and carers.What you bring

A degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and full professional registration.
Strong experience with children with special educational needs, ideally in a school or paediatric therapy service.
Experience with a broad range of communication needs and complex presentations.
The ability to work independently, with little day-to-day supervision.
Commitment to stay for at least one academic year, so pupils get continuity of care.Helpful: experience in special schools or community paediatric services, and familiarity with AAC.

What you get

Pay of £30-45 based on experience (can be locum or permanent)
Part-time hours, with a full week of 35 hours pro-rated
Term-time working
A role that can run beyond the first academic year, or become permanent if it suits both sides
A close team of therapists, teachers and support staff
Work based on site in Hackney, so check your commute before you applyApply through this job board, or contact us for a confidential conversation about the role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed