Speech and Language Therapist Band Six (Equivalent)
Ref: SCH-CLP-0007Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: GLPC Point 31 – 37 & Special School AllowanceThe Role
Speech & Language Therapist – Band Six (Equivalent)
GLPC Scale Point 31 - 37 plus Special School Allowance
Flexible working opportunities available
Compass Learning Partnership is an Academy Trust that promotes and supports inclusive practice. We deliver safe and outstanding provision at all levels. The Nolan Principles underpin our practice, and we do what we say. The voice of the children, young people, and families we serve is our heartbeat. A creative and proactive staff community set the tone. We are committed to providing all children in the trust with an exciting and holistic educational adventure.
Compass Learning Partnership are looking for a dynamic, visionary band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to help shape and build a new Therapy Hub for the pupils of SEN schools within the Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside the school Therapy Leads and existing band 5 therapists to design and implement a centralised ‘streams’ model, working on one or two streams within their interest, e.g. high and low tech AAC / neuro-diverse support.
In addition to this, we can offer you:
- Regular supervision and opportunity to supervise band 5 / SaLT assistant.
- Wide variety of clinical experience.
- CPD and research opportunities are actively encouraged.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Flexible working – part time / term time.
The successful applicant will have the following skills:
- Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- Current HCPC registration.
- Band 6 therapist or Band 5 with 1+ years’ experience.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team setting.
- Strong knowledge and skills to assess/manage the speech and language needs of the school.
The ability to select and apply current theory and clinical practice in the provision of SaLT.
- Run internal training for teaching staff.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The enthusiasm and ability to motivate young children and build on their successes.
- A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children.
- Willingness to give 100%
Further details about the organisation are available from www.compasslp.co.uk , www.woodfield.brent.sch.uk & www.tvs.brent.sch.uk.
For further information about the specifics of the role, please contact hr-clp@compasslp.co.uk.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration with Health Care Professional Council as an Speech and Language Therapist |
Essential
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| Recognised Speech and Language Therapist degree qualification or equivalent |
Essential
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| Registered member of RCSLT |
Essential
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| Evidence of training & CPD relevant to pupils with special educational needs e.g. Makaton, Intensive Interaction, Social Stories |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience | |
|---|---|
| A minimum of 1 year’s post qualification experience working with children. |
Essential
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| Experience supervising therapists, assistants & students. |
Desirable
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| Experience working within a school setting. |
Desirable
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| Familiarity using computer software systems essential for resource making e.g., Boardmaker, Communicate-in-Print & Interactive white boards. |
Desirable
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| Ability to manage department training & resource budget. |
Desirable
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| Experience of design & delivery of training to other professionals. |
Essential
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| Awareness of a range of AAC aids (high and low) used maximise communication opportunities. |
Essential
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| Experience of assessment, treatment and management of children with speech, language & communications difficulties. |
Essential
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal. |
Essential
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| Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. |
Essential
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| Understanding the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group. |
Essential
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| Knowledge of Educational Health Care Plans and RCSLT procedures relevant to the client group. |
Essential
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| Ability to reflect on practice individually and co-operatively with colleagues and supervisors or mentors. |
Essential
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| Knowledge and experience administering a broad range of assessment tools and interventions relevant to client group. |
Essential
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| Ability to work independently |
Desirable
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| Demonstrate ability to be a good team member and to collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders |
Essential
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| Ability to reflect on working practices in order to provide a holistic service to pupils with complex communication needs |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of curricula: P- Scales, Equals, National Curriculum, Relevant Key Stage Levels |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of legislation relating to children’s education and their speech, language & communication needs. |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of specific disorders relevant to the client group (e.g. ASD, general learning difficulties, SLI) applied to forming a differential diagnosis and intervention plan. |
Essential
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| Excellent organisational, analytical and reflection skills. |
Essential
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| Evidence of negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Protection of Children
Compass Learning Partnership is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:
• adult cautions (simple or conditional)
• unspent conditional cautions
• unspent convictions in a Court of Law; and
• spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020
so that a police check can be carried out if you are offered an appointment. This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference.
If you are subsequently employed by Compass Learning Partnership and it is found that you failed to disclose any relevant previous convictions or cautions as defined above, this could result in dismissal, or disciplinary action being taken by Compass Learning Partnership. During your employment with the Compass Learning Partnership, should you be arrested by the police you are obliged to notify the Headteacher of this immediately (even if de-arrested or all charges dropped). Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action being taken which could result in dismissal. All information will be treated in confidence and will only be considered in relation to any application for posts for which the exemption order applies.
It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.
Online Checks
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education, Compass Learning Partnership is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Compass Learning Partnership might want to explore with you at interview.
We carry out a social media search using a trusted third party. They will be in touch with you by email with a link to their site for the search to be carried out on publicly available information.
If you would like to inform us of anything that might come to light when we perform this search, please let us know at hr-clp@compasslp.co.uk.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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