Speech and Language Therapist Lead

4 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Job Title:

Speech and Language Therapist Lead

Overview:

Polaris Education is seeking a highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist Lead to join our team. As a key member of our therapy department, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our therapeutic model.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership and Cultural Change:
    • Develop and implement strategies to foster a culture of practice around open communication and establish a supportive school community.
    • Champion child-centered practices and ensure consistent adoption across all schools within the group.
  • Training and Development:
    • Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for staff on communication models, trauma-informed practices, and child-centered approaches.
    • Provide enhanced support for teaching assistants to deliver emotional regulation and social communication interventions.
  • Collaboration and Support:
    • Work closely with internal and external practitioners to provide holistic support to students.
    • Conduct sensory and environmental audits to create conducive learning environments.
    • Utilize screening tools to identify additional needs and initiate referrals where appropriate.
    • Formulate and update social communication and sensory profiles for students.
  • Therapeutic Practice:
    • Apply evidence-based practices informed by models of attachment, child and adolescent development, and interventions around complex developmental trauma, emotional regulation, executive functioning difficulties, sexualized behaviors, and neurodiversity.
    • Maintain a positive attitude towards shared therapeutic planning, reflective practice, and outcomes tracking.
    • Support students with SEND needs using knowledge of emotional regulation and social communication models.
  • Student and Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Support the team in capturing children and young people's voices, seeking regular feedback and input to tailor support and interventions.
    • Communicate effectively with children, young people, carers, and professionals across various domains.
    • Participate in supervision, training, and ongoing personal and professional development.
  • Compliance and Record-Keeping:
    • Ensure all practice and records are consistent with GDPR, professional practice standards, and Polaris Community policies.
    • Work independently, planning assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
    • Understand the needs set out in EHCPs, tailor interventions, and monitor progress.
Requirements:
  • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or similar qualifications.
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) or equivalent professional body.
  • Significant experience working with children and young people, particularly those with SEND needs.
  • Proven experience in delivering training and working within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of emotional regulation and communication models and trauma-informed practices.
  • Experience in understanding and implementing EHCPs and monitoring progress.
Salary:

£37,000 - £47,000 per annum plus a £3,000 car allowance.

About Us:

Polaris Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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