Speech & Language Therapist

BSCBCD

General duties

The speech and language therapist will be required to:

· safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people;

· plan, execute and monitor communication therapy programs for individuals and small groups of pupils with special educational needs;

· contribute to learning activities and teaching programs for pupils with special educational needs.

These activities and programs will be delivered to individuals and groups in accordance with local and learning strategies and AEIs curriculum and policies, both in school and off-site on organised outings;

· monitor, assess, record and report on the impact of speech and language therapy programs;

· liaise with class co-ordinators, teaching assistants, lunchtime assistants, students or volunteers both in school and off-site on organised outings;

· manage speech and language therapy assistants and technicians;

· undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the head teacher or senior staff this may include cover for other members of staff.

Specific duties

Support for pupils The speech and language therapist will be required to:

· ensure pupils safety;

· promote the inclusion, independence and self-esteem of all pupils;

· establish positive relationships with pupils, acting as a good role model;

· undertake supervision of communication therapy students on placement;

· pay domiciliary visits to and liaise with parents/carers;

· liaise with other professionals/professional bodies outside the school;

· contribute towards the choice of follow-on placements and preparation of pupils for school transfers;

· represent the school to visitors or on visits elsewhere;

· contribute to the assessment procedure;

· write reports;

· take responsibility for meetings specific to communication therapy;

• Experience

  2 - 8 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Professional Degree

• Role

  Speech & Language Therapist

• Industry Type

  Hospitals / Medical / Healthcare Equipments

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office