Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Location

Uxbridge, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Work pattern: 36 hours per week, Term time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)

Working hours: Monday - Friday (job share will be considered)

Salary information: Scale 5, £25,913 - £27,127 per annum + Special Schools Allowance; £1,255 (dependent upon qualification and experience)

Based at: Sunshine House School 3 days per week and 2 days school TBC (with provision to move around the other schools within the south of the Trust)

Required for April 2024 (date to be confirmed).

We are looking to appoint a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated team!

You will primarily be based at Sunshine House School for 3 days and another school within the trust for the other 2 days, after 1 year, the 3 days at Sunshine House School will be reviewed for you to be placed at another school within the Southern hub.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dedicated speech and language therapy team within the Eden Academy Trust. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, flexible and are willing to fully participate in the life of a special school. A drive and determination to your own professional growth, including the learning of new skills is essential. 

The ideal applicant will already be a successful classroom LSA / SaLT TA, supporting pupils with their individual communication strategies, both in and outside the classroom. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential to the role. 

A driving license will be beneficial as the post involves travelling to different schools within the trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our vision that every pupil should reach their communication potential. As part of the Eden Academy Trust, staff will have access to extensive expertise in special education and therapy plus a wide range of career development opportunities.

If you would like to speak to us informally prior to making your application, please see Job Description for full details and if you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact [email protected] and language Therapy Service Clinical Lead or [email protected].

Closing date: Friday 22nd March 

Interviews: W/c 25th March 

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£25.91k - £27.13k per annum