Part-Time Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist in Bilingualism (Band 7) The Vale Federation

Lead Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7) Collectively known as the Vale Federation Special Schools, Booker Park and Stocklake Park are located in Aylesbury, Bucks, and cater for a wide range of students with complex special educational needs across the whole age range. The Vale Federation Schools use the SCERTS framework. A Total Communication Approach is incorporated into classroom practice, and a variety of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are used extensively across the schoolsWe employ our own well established, friendly and supportive Speech and Language Therapy Team consisting of 6.5 WTE therapists. Therapists enjoy parity with their teacher colleagues in working term time only with paid school holidays. We are seeking to expand our team by appointing a Speech & Language Therapist to a permanent post, working term time plus two weeks during the holiday periods. This post will include covering communication needs within the school, and we would also welcome anyone with dysphagia training and experience, or an interest in training in Paediatric Dysphagia.We are seeking someone who will compliment our existing team skill set, and would therefore invite applications at newly qualified, Band 6 level, dependent on therapist knowledge, skills, and experience.Start Date: As soon as possibleWeekly Hours: 18.5 hours (Part-Time)Safeguarding StatementThe Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.The roleThe role will include significant opportunities for meaningful direct work with pupils. Within the role, there will be opportunities to work collaboratively with teaching staff in classroom settings to integrate speech and language therapy recommendations (both communication, and eating and drinking) into daily classroom practice; and opportunities to deliver training for staff and parents on a range of topics.Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged, and the schools have a proactive attitude to training and development opportunities. Regular clinical supervision is in place for the SaLT team, and there is a commitment to evidence-based practice.The Speech and Language Therapy Department is well resourced with it’s own budgets for training/CPD, and for equipment and resources. The department is equipped with a comprehensive range of assessments, specialist communication and clinical software, and therapy resources and equipment. The use of electronic and paper-based AAC is established within the school. Therapists are provided with their own laptops and are well-supported by the the on-site IT service.There are many opportunities to work together with the large multi-disciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapists, School Nurses, Music Therapy, and Physiotherapy.The candidateAll applicants must be registered members of both RCSLT and HCPC.The successful candidate will be independently responsible for a caseload of pupils with complex needs. Qualification and experience in dysphagia is highly desirable, or a willingness to undertake training in this area. Relevant training and supervision will be in place to support the development of dysphagia skills. We would welcome candidates with a particular interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC); Complex Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC); and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).Therapists applying for a Band 6 or Band 7 role must have evidence of specialist knowledge, skills, and experience in relevant clinical areas.Candidates need excellent communication and interaction skills, a high level of empathy, and a passion for providing speech and language therapy for children and young people with complex needs.Please see Candidate Pack for further information. Information about our schoolsThe Vale Federation of Schools incorporates Booker Park Primary Special School and Stocklake Park Secondary Special School, across 2 campuses. Booker Park School currently educates 241 pupils and Stocklake Park School 108 pupils, including a Sixth Form.Our extensive facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, soft play centre, sensory, swing rooms, rebound trampoline, library audio suite and multiple outdoor activity and learning areas.Based in Aylesbury, our schools are close to the town centre and local train stations, have excellent bus links and free on-site parking at all sites. We are offering the chance to become part of an amazing team with amazing opportunities.Closing date: 3rd June 2024. Any applications received after this time may be rejected. CV’s alone will not be accepted.Interview date: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.Start date: As soon as possible, upon completion of all pre-employment checks with satisfactory results.If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of submitting your application, you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Please attach your CV with the application from (CVs alone will not be accepted)School address and websiteSchool Address: Stoke Leys Close, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 9ETIf you would like to apply for this position, please complete the application form below. If you are unable to print the documents or have a disability that makes it difficult for you to complete the forms, please contact us so that we can post them to you or make alternative arrangements.When completing the application form please account for all your time since leaving full-time education including part-time and voluntary work. Any gaps in your employment history should be fully explained. Please also complete the section relating to previous criminal convictions and sign the application form.HR AssistantBooker Park SchoolStoke Leys CloseAylesburyBucksHP21 9ET
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