Pulse
Paediatric Specialist School Speech and Language Therapist
Purley. Posted a month ago
The role
A Speech and Language Therapist will manage a caseload of approximately 50 primary-aged children with moderate to severe learning disabilities. The role involves providing assessment, intervention, and ongoing support tailored to individual needs within a specialist primary school.
What you will do
- Manage a caseload of approximately 50 primary-aged children with moderate to severe learning disabilities and associated communication needs.
- Assess and identify children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
- Plan and deliver individualised and group-based speech and language therapy interventions.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and other professionals.
- Develop and review appropriate therapy programmes based on individual needs and outcomes.
- Provide advice, guidance and strategies to school staff and families.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, reviews and wider discussions around pupils’ needs and progress.
Required qualifications
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration.
- Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Experience working with children.
- Experience supporting children with moderate to severe learning disabilities and complex communication needs.
- Confidence managing a caseload and working independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice to have
- Experience working within a specialist school or educational setting.
Before you apply
- Unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in En
About the company
Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who focus on finding opportunities to match professional skills and aspirations.