Total 2 education training job vacancies in Nelson, Lancashire

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Speech & Language Therapist - Full Time
Location: Preston Area, Lancashire
Salary: £37,668 - £44,700 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 Additional Weeks (41 Weeks per year)

About the Employer:
Join a dedicated team at a specialist education school catering to children with autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and trauma. This role spans three schools in the Preston area, providing a supportive, collaborative environment where you'll play a vital role in enhancing communication, learning, and social skills in children with diverse and complex needs.

Benefits:

Competitive salary range: £37,668 - £44,700 (pro rata)
Term time only (plus two additional weeks)
Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
Professional development and ongoing training
Criteria:

Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Hold a professional degree in Speech & Language Therapy
Full UK Driving Licence

Duties:
As a Speech & Language Therapist working with children with special education needs, learning, physical, and sensory disabilities, you will:

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs.
Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s needs, focusing on enhancing communication and social skills.
Provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions to support language development and sensory processing.
Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and families to create a cohesive approach to each child's development.
Offer training and guidance to school staff on implementing communication strategies within the classroom.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of each student, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create holistic support plans, contributing speech and language expertise to wider educational and behavioral interventions.
Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings to support goal setting and progress tracking for each student.


Join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners, fostering an inclusive, communicative, and supportive learning environment.