Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Romford
Salary: £120 – £170 p/d D.O.E
Contract Type: Full Time, Long Term

ASAP

Career Teachers are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join a Specialist School in Romford dedicated to supporting students aged 11-19 years with diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, and communication needs.
• Individualised Therapy Plans: Develop and implement tailored therapy plans to address the specific needs of each student.
• Direct Therapy: Provide one-on-one and group therapy sessions to support students’ communication skills.
• Collaborate with Staff: Work closely with teachers, support staff, and other professionals to integrate speech and language goals into the classroom environment.
• Monitor Progress: Regularly assess and document student progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
• Family Support: Provide guidance and support to families to help them understand and support their child’s communication needs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, preferably within an educational setting.
• Education: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or similar/equivalent qualification required.
• Skills: Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Special Needs Expertise: Experience working with students with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, and other communicational challenges.

Why join us at Career Teachers:

* Free CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

* Access to Skills Network.

* Refer a friend scheme.

* Recognition program.

* Access to discount and cashback platform Affinity Extra

* PLUS – We have a great referral scheme.

If you have the skills and experience, please apply today.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra – Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

– Attend an interview in person;

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.