Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Dawn House School, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £34,816 – £38,280 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods
Start Date: November 2024

About Us:
Dawn House School is part of Speech and Language UK, dedicated to supporting children with severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs. We provide integrated education, therapy, and care to pupils aged 5-19. Our school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and offers a collaborative, child-centered environment. Join our passionate and dynamic team, where we empower young people to achieve their full potential.

Role Overview:
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs. You will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to develop and deliver effective therapy interventions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our students, while advancing your own professional expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver therapy to a caseload of pupils.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure pupils’ needs are met.
• Participate in pre-admission assessments and write comprehensive reports.
• Offer specialist advice to staff and parents, and lead on specific clinical areas.
• Contribute to outreach and whole-school development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC.
• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with paediatric caseloads.
• Experience with complex speech and language disorders is desirable.
• Experience in a school setting and working within a multidisciplinary team is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance (10 weeks per year)
• Professional development and training opportunities

How to Apply:
Submit your application form by 12pm on 4th November 2024. Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th November 2024. For informal enquiries or visits to school please contact Andrea Robinson, Head of Therapy, at andrea.robinson@dawnhouse.org.uk or call 01623 795361.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people with communication challenges!

To apply please complete the application form (application pack attached) and send this to Catherine Ingram, School Business Administrator catherine.ingram@dawnhouse.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy can be found here:  c.2-schools-safeguarding-policy-2023-review-date-sept-2024.pdf (primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com)

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.