We are recruiting two therapists to join the therapy team at Oak Lodge School, an innovative and successful school in Balham, London SW12 8NA. You would be part of a team consisting of Speech and Language therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and therapy assistants. The therapy team also works in collaboration with very supportive teaching staff.
Band 6 Specialist /Band 7 Highly Specialist SLT in Deafness 1.0 WTE
Band 6 Specialist /Band 7 Highly Specialist SLT in SCLN, including ASC, AAC and MLD/SLD) 1.0 WTE
We are looking for skilled and innovative speech and language therapists with experience in working in a range of settings who is keen to further develop specialist skills in Deafness and/or SCLN. You will require a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an SLT and have, or be willing to learn, BSL up to Level 2. There is an option to work across specialist areas.
The following areas of work are included: Deafness (all communication modes), AAC, working with Autistic students, Neurodiverse students, SLD, MLD/DLD and management of students on mealtime plans (safe eating).
You will be a member of the RCSLT and HCPC who has an interest working with D/deaf and/or SCLN students, within a school setting. The right candidates would preferably have some experience of working with D/deaf children and/or AAC. The ability to use BSL would be a distinct advantage, however the opportunity to learn BSL will be part of the training, as required. Interest in signing is highly desirable for both posts.
You will organise and manage your own caseload; whilst receiving regular supervision/peer mentoring from the team. You will have opportunities to work closely with colleagues within the team.
Oak Lodge provides education for D/deaf students and for SCLN students whose primary difficulties are linked to language and communication. As students present with a range of learning, communication and language issues, sign language (BSL and Sign Supported English (SSE), spoken language and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods are applied as appropriate to meet the needs of all our students. The position involves assessment, delivery of therapy, training and close working with teaching staff, parents/carers and other professionals to promote language and communication development across the curriculum.
You will need to have:
· Experience of working with children with a range of communication needs.
· Knowledge of core assessment and intervention approaches for children.
· The ability to work closely and effectively in partnership with school staff, parents and others in order to support children.
· The ability to devise, implement and review therapy plans.
· Knowledge of current intervention policies, practice and national drivers.
· The ability to work within a team, flexibly and under sometimes challenging conditions
· Enthusiasm, imagination and initiative.
The school will provide all necessary training to fulfil the job description, time allowance to attend relevant training and special interest groups (SIG). There will also be regular supervision as part of your ongoing CPD requirements.
This is a permanent post. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. The full time equivalent salary range will be £32,301 SO1/23 - £37,491 PO1/31 (equivalent to NHS
band 6-7). Benefits include a final salary pension scheme.
For further information and to apply please download the application form and supporting documents from either the Wandsworth Council website: https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/ or the school website: www.oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitment@oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young adults; if successful, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. (Registered Charity No. 1042823).
Closing date: Friday 13th November
Interviews proposed for: Tuesday 17th November.