Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Responsible to: Headteacher

Job Purpose:

  To work cooperatively within the Speech and Language Therapy department to provide

assessments and intervention programmes.

  To develop, implement and evaluate specialist programmes of therapy that meet the

diverse needs of the school’s pupils

  To develop the communication skills of individual pupils by working collaboratively with

other school staff in the assessment, therapy and support of pupils

  Promote an ethos which sees communication as central to the culture of the school by
linking a communication-informed approach to all areas of the curriculum including
positive behaviour support.

  To write concise and clear speech and language reports to contribute to annual reviews

Salary and Terms of Employment

  Starting salary £38,682 (pro rata for TTO) Dependant on qualifications and experience
  Term time only
  St John’s Catholic Specialist School Terms & Conditions of employment
  This role would be suitable for candidates with knowledge and experience in line with

agenda for change band 6. We would also consider applications from individuals looking
for a band 5/6 development post.

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Clinical Responsibilities

  To  deliver  Speech  and  Language  Therapy  to  all  pupils  at  St  John’s  School  including  those  with
additional & complex profiles of need. The role involves working collaboratively with teachers, LSAs,
care  staff,  other  therapists  as  well  as  alone.  Work  may  include  direct  individual,  paired  or  group
therapy, assessment and monitoring through formal or informal approaches, liaison and planning
with colleagues in school or outside professionals, providing advice, recommendations and training
for parents/ carers, colleagues in school or outside professionals or agencies.

  To maintain case records in line with departmental policy/ RCSLT & HCPC clinical guidelines,

including setting termly targets and targets for MAPP and pupil progress reviews

  To assess pupils at least annually in areas, appropriate to each pupil as well as producing a report

for the pupil’s annual review

  To provide information about communication and language in order to support other staff/
professional groups to enhance the learning opportunities of all the pupils at St John’s

  To be actively involved in the school admissions process by carrying out initial assessments and

assisting with transition planning.

  To liaise with the NHS dysphagia therapists to support on going and new concerns for pupils with

any feeding and swallowing difficulties. To take a lead role in the school management of dysphagia
recommendations, reviewing feeding mats, creating and updating risk assessments and training
staff

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Professional Responsibilities

  To keep up to date with clinical research in speech and language therapy for deaf children and

young people, education and related fields in order to maintain best practice in school
  To maintain all requirements of RCSLT and HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council)

membership and standards of practice, including undertaking SaLT specific CPD

  To participate when required to the supervision and training of SaLT students
  To be able to take on responsibilities commensurate with experience over and above clinical

casework

  To attend school-based INSET and staff meetings and participate in the delivery of staff CPD.
Support the delivery of training to develop the understanding and practice of staff across the
school, using a variety of means such as whole school training, modelling in the classroom,
discussions with staff and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings.

  To attend annual reviews as directed and indicated by clinical work with pupils in discussion with

the chair of the annual review.

  To attend parent’s afternoons, which are held annually in the spring on a Saturday afternoon
  To be familiar and adhere to the school’s policies and guidelines e.g. safeguarding, health and

safety, positive behaviour and emotional regulation support, using whole school approaches such
as the Zones of Regulation and Thrive.

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Other

  Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent the

disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

  Undertake any duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required by the Head teacher

or Governors.

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  Undertake training and development activities.
  Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other staff and external agencies.
  To assist in play/leisure time/lunchtime supervision of pupils according to a rota system
  Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos, code of conduct and

policies.

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Any other duties

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Initiate developments in service delivery which are innovative and utilize ICT potential to facilitate
pupil progress while in school and learning remotely.

  To be familiar with behaviour management strategies and implement these according to the

individual pupils’ Behaviour Management Plans

  To provide advice when learning and behaviour strategies are being planned.
  To support the meeting of objectives within the school development plan

St John’s Specialist Catholic School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Recognised RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
qualifications to degree level

HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council) registration

Member of the RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)

Evidence of participation in continuous professional development

Member of clinical excellence networks

Experience as a practising SaLT

Experience of supporting complex needs and autism or other relevant
specialism

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent IT and word processing skills

A commitment to focus on the needs of each child and respond flexibly to
these

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An ability to listen carefully and communicate effectively

Ability to engage positively with young people with a wide range of
communication and language needs

Be honest and open; act with integrity, and respect confidentiality

Work reliably to a high standard and within agreed procedures

Able to organise/ plan effectively and work accurately to meet deadlines

Understand and respect the role of all colleagues and work collaboratively

Committed to professional development and continuous improvement

Act at all times in the best interests of the school and its pupils

Experience working with autistic young people

Autism training and approaches such as Lego therapy, and SCERTS

Evidence of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Methods

Evidence of advanced communication training/ experience e.g. Intensive
Interaction

Signing to Foundation Level ( Makaton)

Signing to Level 1 (BSL)

Training in managing challenging behaviour

Evidence of collaborative practice with multi-disciplinary teams and education

Training and presentation experience

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