Learning Disability Speech and Language Therapist

3 weeks ago

Essex, United Kingdom MLK Education Search Full time €25,000 - €40,000

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Job Type: Full-time
MLK Education Search are seeking to appoint an experienced Speech and Lanaguage Therapist to join a therapeutic school in Great Baddow, Essex.

Develop and implement effective and engaging therapy programs for children, in collaboration with teachers and leadership.
Foster positive relationships with the families of children.
Supervise children to ensure their safety at all times.
Design and conduct whole-staff therapeutic training sessions.
Facilitate therapy sessions ethically and safely, obtaining consent from parents, carers, and children.
Stay informed about changes in the lives of children receiving specific therapy and communicate updates to the therapy and teaching teams.
Employ a capacity-building approach to empower staff with skills for enhancing pupils’ communication abilities.
Identify communicative functions of behaviors and set goals to reduce challenging behavior by providing more effective communication methods for pupils.
Set functional goals to encourage meaningful participation and greater independence among pupils.
Generate termly reports on children’s progress in both individual and group therapy sessions.
Record precise and succinct therapy notes, ensuring their secure storage and confidentiality.
Manage smooth transitions for children.
Notify the assistant principal of any changes to the therapy schedule.
Offer support levels to help children engage with their learning, customizing therapeutic programs to their individual needs.
Collaborate with the teaching and therapy teams on the development and execution of therapy progress plans.
Communicate regularly with families following the school’s protocols.
Participate in all therapy meetings and parent/carer open days.
Engage in continuous professional development through meetings, training, and other learning activities, aligning with the school’s ethos and objectives.
Arrange and partake in external supervision to enhance therapeutic practices within the school.


At least current degree level, fully qualified therapist in own specialised field & associated registration with appropriate body (i.e. Experience of working with children & young people in challenging contexts (essential)
A range of experience in own specialised therapeutic field (essential)
High level of competence in English and mathematics (essential)
An appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom (or similar) environment with children with SEN who present challenging behaviour (essential)
Further training or qualifications related to therapy, children & young people, special educational needs and/or leadership & management (desirable)

15 weeks paid holiday
~ Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications.
~ A complimentary daily lunch, cooked by our excellent school chefs.
~ Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.

Remember that this post is subject to satisfactory criminal record checks and references.

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