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Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) – Meldreth Manor School
Position: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: Up to £28,500 per year, depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 52 weeks of the year
Closing Date: Ongoing
Aurora is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with profound and complex needs, including ASD.
We are currently looking for a talented and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Meldreth Manor School and be a key player in our further development.
Meldreth Manor School and Children’s Home provide education, care and therapeutic support for children aged 6-19 years with severe and profound communication, cognitive and physical difficulties associated with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, brain injury and degenerative disorders. It is one of the few provisions in the country that offers this level of highly specialist support and therapeutic intervention.
The role is a challenging, but exciting one, and will require you to be adaptive in providing communication and feeding support according to the individual needs of the young people we support. The post will combine clinical and administrative duties. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will be working independently or alongside others to deliver therapy programmes and support to individuals and small groups.
The post holder will provide speech and language therapy services in response to identified needs. These needs are identified through assessment and as set out as part of a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), to enable children and young people to fulfil their potential in all aspects of their lives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage and prioritise caseload according to individual need, to ensure equitable service delivery.
Work with the Clinical Lead and SLT to manage workload efficiently.
Produce timely and concise clinical recording, maintaining confidentially and the safe storage of both written and digital data.
Gain thorough knowledge of relevant background information and conduct comprehensive baseline communication assessments of all pupils and share this with the multidisciplinary team.
Produce communication aims for Individual Education Plans, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others.
Regularly monitor and review outcomes for communication aims/programmes and modify as required
Work with the SLT and wider team to develop and maintain Personal Communication Passports for all students.
Attend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports.
Liaise and work with other relevant agencies or professions to gain and share information as required, (medical professionals, therapists, dieticians etc), to include attendance at appointment where necessary e.g. transitions.
Contribute to and attend multi-disciplinary meetings such as behaviour support planning
Work alongside the Speech and Language Therapy assistant to develop a range of communication supports.
Use specialist software to produce grid-based communication systems and accessible resources.
Consult with others to identify and implement appropriate AAC/AT equipment.
Work with others to plan and implement an accessible environment, including the use of technology across the school.
Model good practice in terms of total communication techniques (e.g. signing, symbol use, language modification, intensive interaction).
Provide speech therapy interventions, as required for individuals, group and within the classroom.
Make referrals for specialist assessment or advice regarding dysphagia as necessary.
Undertake relevant learning and development to maintain CPD through self-directed study, network links, CEN membership, training and supervision.
Maintain clinical expertise in relevant fields.
Provide screening assessment for prospective new students; this may include visits to other schools/residential settings.
Recognise own professional boundaries with the role and when to seek appropriate guidance.
Provide supervision and support to Speech and Language Therapy assistants or other assistants as required
Skills and Qualifications:

Requirements of the Speech and Language Therapist role:
To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
To hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
Experience supporting people with complex communication needs;
Knowledge of early years, school or college settings is desirable.
To work within the RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC standards.
Ability to assess, devise and implement integrated therapy plans, based on identified needs.
Ability to train staff and modify approach according to need.
Knowledge of a range of therapy interventions in learning disability
Knowledge of behaviour support
Knowledge of the impact of trauma and adverse early childhood experiences on communication
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Conditions
Experience working with children or young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions, SEMH, and / or SEND
Have experience or knowledge of delivering provision through the EHCP process
Have a clear understanding of relevant protection procedures and health and safety procedures including safeguarding and manual handling procedures.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to others and develop good working relationships.
Good time-management and organisation skills.
Good IT skills for administration, presentations, recording and reporting systems.
Benefits and Additional Information:

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:
Dedicated and experienced team of staff to support you within your journey.
Fully paid detailed induction with ongoing training throughout your career.
Opportunities for progression
DBS provided by Aurora Group.
Company refer a friend scheme of £400
Perkbox
Free parking
Life assurance
Pension plan
Employee assistance programme
How to apply:
For more information, please call Karen on 07920 223 415 or email karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.”
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer

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