Speech & Language Therapist
About The Company
Cavendish View School provides a nurturing and stimulating education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years.
We provide every child with an exceptional educational experience which is enjoyable, stimulating and supportive, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are a small school but we have big ideas and do not set limits on what our children can both aspire to and achieve. Our goal is to give the children at Cavendish View School a window on the wider world.
Pupils benefit from a multi\-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, a family liaison officer, teaching assistants, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and a mental health practitioner.
About The Role
Job Responsibilities
- Day to day management of a caseload of students with complex communication needs in order to support their access to the curriculum. This would include assessment, delivery of therapy, provision of recommendations, monitoring and reporting against progress.
- Contribute to the College intake assessment and transition processes, to ensure effective communication support for students at all stages of their placement.
- Contribute to the delivery of generic and student\-specific communication training.
- Influence a ‘Best Practice’ culture relating to communication by participating in the process of collaborative differentiation of the curriculum and evaluating the communication environment to identify training needs.
- Adhere to Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development requirements including maintaining records in accordance with professional guidelines, maintaining CPD, participation in supervision and appraisal, attendance at regular team and Community of Practice meetings.
- To work seamlessly across department or team boundaries in a collaborative and constructive manner to implement the organisation’s strategic direction.
- To demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence and deliver against the requirements of the quality framework.
- To work within the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Principal
We welcome applications from therapists who are looking to join an established service and develop their specialism. There will be opportunities to develop your professional therapy skills and knowledge. The role is primarily communication based although there may be opportunities to develop your skills in dysphagia within the field of adult learning disabilities. Dysphagia experience is therefore not essential. The ideal candidate will have some experience of supporting people with complex physical, learning and sensory needs, and have an interest in autism, social and emotional learning needs, AAC and/or developing early communication skills.
Our Core Values:
➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
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