We have a very exciting opportunity for a highly specialised, motivated and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to join us and work in one of London's leading schools for autistic young people.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist, (S<) who shares our vision. As the Speech and Language Therapist, you will work within a trans-disciplinary team, and will contribute to planning, adaptation, monitoring and reporting of the Learners access to and progress through their personalised study programme related to their particular area of specialism. The SaLT will have responsibility for assessment of needs within their scope of practice and contribute to setting discrete learning targets.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of using clinical reasoning skills and setting appropriate goals.
- Effectively applies specialist speech and language therapy skills and knowledge with autistic children and /or young people who have other co-occurring conditions to improve outcomes
- Applies the latest research evidence and evaluative thinking to practice
Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below.
In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional development, membership fees paid, welcome bonus and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to young people we work with
If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers at svickers@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk 020 8815 5439
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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