Speech and Language Therapist Leader

6 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
About the Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the development and implementation of a therapeutic model in education.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Leadership and Cultural Change:
    • Foster a culture of open communication and establish a supportive school community.
    • Champion child-centred practices and ensure consistent adoption across all schools.
  2. Training and Development:
    • Create comprehensive training programs for staff on communication models and trauma-informed practices.
    • Provide support for teaching assistants to deliver emotional regulation and social communication interventions.
  3. 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.
    • Use screening tools to identify additional/developing needs and initiate referrals where appropriate.
  4. Therapeutic Practice:
    • Apply evidence-based practices informed by attachment, child development, and interventions around complex developmental trauma.
    • Maintain a positive attitude towards shared therapeutic planning and outcomes tracking.
  5. Student and Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Support the team to capture children and young people's voices and tailor support and interventions.
    • Communicate effectively with children, young people, carers, and professionals.
  6. Compliance and Record-Keeping:
    • Ensure practice and records are consistent with GDPR and professional standards.
    • Understand the needs set out in Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and tailor interventions.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • Company Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Discount Scheme

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Home based with a requirement to travel to schools throughout the UK



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