Speech and Language Therapist

Part Time Speech & Language Therapist Special School - Haringey, N17 (Ages 5-19, ASD Focus)

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in a vibrant special school in Haringey. Our pupils are aged 5-19 and have autism as the primary area of need, along with associated communication and learning needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an SLT who is passionate about supporting autistic children and young people to develop their communication, independence and participation in school life.

Key Details

• Role: Speech & Language Therapist
• Hours: 2-3 days per week (term time, with some flexibility)
• Setting: Special school, Haringey
• Pupils: Ages 5-19, majority with ASD and complex communication needs

Main Responsibilities

• Assess the speech, language and communication needs of pupils across the school (5-19 years).
• Plan, deliver and review evidence based interventions for children and young people with ASD, including 1:1, small group and class based work.
• Support functional communication, including the use of AAC, visuals, PECS, communication books and/or high tech devices as appropriate.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, parents/carers and the wider therapy team to embed communication strategies across the school day.
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews and written reports.
• Provide training, coaching and modelling for school staff to build confidence and consistency in communication support.
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes in response to pupil needs and outcomes.

About You

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally including those with ASD and/or special educational needs.
• Good understanding of ASD and its impact on communication, learning and behaviour.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.

Desirable

• Experience working in special schools or specialist provisions.
• Experience with PECS, social communication approaches and/or sensory informed practice.
• Experience providing training or workshops to education staff or parents.

What We Offer

• Supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team and a welcoming whole school ethos.
• Opportunities for supervision and CPD appropriate to your banding and experience.
• A varied caseload across primary, secondary and sixth form age groups.
• The chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of autistic children and young people in a specialist setting.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jessica Flowerdew on Ext: 1061.

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This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Jessica Flowerdew

Telephone: Ext: 1061