Speech and Language Therapist - SEN School

Dunbar Education is a recruitment agency seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with special educational needs, providing them with the support they need to thrive.

We are excited to be partnering with a highly regarded SEN school that specialises in providing exceptional education and support to children and young people aged 4 to 19 years. This school is dedicated to catering for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social Communication difficulties, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment tailored to each student's needs.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the school's multidisciplinary team. This full-time role is crucial in supporting students' communication development, ensuring they achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work closely with teachers, support staff, and parents to assess, diagnose, and implement effective therapy plans for students with ASD and Social Communication difficulties. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the students' communication skills, fostering greater independence and social interaction.

• Conduct assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs of students with ASD and Social Communication difficulties.
• Develop, implement, and review individualised therapy plans, integrating them into the students' overall educational and developmental goals.
• Provide one-on-one and group therapy sessions tailored to the specific needs of each student.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other therapists to support the students' learning and communication development.
• Engage with parents and carers, providing them with guidance and support to continue communication development at home.
• Monitor and report on students' progress, adapting therapy plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of whole-school approaches to communication and interaction, ensuring best practices are maintained.
• Maintain accurate records of therapy sessions and students' progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.

• Experience: Previous experience working with children and young people with ASD and Social Communication difficulties is essential.
• Skills: Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• DBS: An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service is mandatory.
• Commitment: Dedication to working full-time during term time, with a genuine passion for supporting the development of young people with special educational needs.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with ASD and Social Communication difficulties.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to work within a school that values the importance of speech and language therapy in the overall development of its students.

If you are a skilled and passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to further your career in a rewarding and fulfilling environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.