- Are you enthusiastic about contributing to the development of young people with complex communication needs?
- Do you excel in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact?
- Are you eager to join a team committed to enhancing the educational and emotional journey of students?
I am working with a specialist educational school located in South Leeds that serves children and young adults aged 2 to 19. This school caters for individuals with a variety of learning difficulties, including ASD, MLD and PMLD, who can also display signs of challenging behaviour. The school is highly regarded and therefore, has an increasing number of students on roll.
About the Position:
- Role: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
- Location: South Leeds
- Salary: £26,000 - £28,770 pro rata
- Scope: This role focuses on expanding the speech and language therapy services to support students with complex communication needs and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
- Suitability: Suitable for candidates with experience in working with autistic individuals and those with complex communication needs, as well as those with backgrounds in education, care, or health services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support in delivering speech and language therapy tailored to individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support student's communication and emotional well-being.
- Develop and implement customised therapeutic interventions.
- Assist students in enhancing their independence and overall development.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of therapy services within the provision.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Skill in connecting effectively with children, young people, and adults.
- Strong ability to work well within a team setting.
- Capability to manage challenging situations with a positive outlook.
- Initiative in addressing and resolving issues.
- Competency in identifying and solving problems effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- A 'can-do' approach and dedication to improving outcomes for students.
- Openness to learning, reflecting, and sharing best practices.
Benefits:
- Work with motivated and resilient pupils and colleagues.
- Be part of a supportive, knowledgeable, and inclusive team environment.
- Access a thorough CPD programme with potential for career growth.
- Play a crucial role in student's developmental journeys and gain a real sense of achievement.
- Enjoy a workplace that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
Interested? Apply now!
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