Speech & Language Therapist

Having joined Witherslack Group in 2022, Greenholm School is an independent, specialist day school based in South West London. The school supports pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and related behavioural difficulties; it has been rated Good by Ofsted.

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the multisector SEND model. Across specialist schools and children's homes, we provide extensive clinical support in terms of both expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with complex needs including developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental and special educational needs.

As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will support educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement for our young people.

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we offer a rewards and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll receive:

• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays
• Clinical Development: A leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible benefits: You can increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reclaim costs for things like opticians or dentist appointments and access to high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments: With the very best facilities
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Inside our living and learning environments you will be offered support, resources and a platform to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multidisciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Here's what we'll need from you:

• Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC
• Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to engage and deliver therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs
• Experience of supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences
• Be a confident, engaging and effective model, guide, leader and trainer
• Be highly organised and proactive
• Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people

Witherslack Group is committed to inclusion. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we value individuality and champion neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and workplace practices. If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every team member can thrive and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please request the document from the recruitment team.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD