To lead development and implementation of Speech and Language Therapy practices at Prior's Court.
Manage a caseload of autistic YP with complex needs, including assessment, implementation and review of therapy input to ensure progress.
To line manage the team of Speech and Language Therapists.
Contribute and/or lead in the planning and delivering of training to develop the knowledge and skills of others in the areas of autism and communication.
To deliver input through use of the Prior's Court Communication Skills Learning Programme, which will prepare all YP to have a functional communication system to enable them to live healthy, happy, independent lives after leaving Prior's Court.
Provide specialist intervention using evidence-based therapy approaches individualised to meet YP's needs in the areas of (not an exhaustive list) expression, understanding, social communication and AAC (low and high tech.).
Contribution to the annual review process by providing high quality written reports, assessment, review of EHCP targets and attending annual review meetings (as appropriate).
Support the Head of Therapy to collect evidence of SaLT impact on young person outcomes - including assessment data, case studies and feedback from staff, parents/carers.
Liaise with external (NHS and/or independent therapists) to share information and ensure consistent therapy plan across organisations.
Participate in regular reviews of the SaLT provision and support the planning and implementation of SaLT provision improvement projects.
Participate in the ordering, budget management and maintenance of SaLT specific equipment and resources.

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy (with HCPC registration).
Experience working and managing caseload as a qualified SALT.
Use of clinical reasoning skills for both assessment and intervention planning
Experience of mentoring or coaching others.
Ability to use assessment findings to develop therapy programmes.
Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of evidence based therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of autistic young people with complex needs., Experience of managing a small team of people.
Attended training in autism specific approaches (e.g., TEACCH, intensive interaction, attention autism)
Specific training in a sub-speciality of SaLT
Experience in delivering training
Experience in an education and/or residential care setting.

Prior's Court is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to join our Therapy team in a part-time role. This is an opportunity for an experienced and qualified clinician who has managed a caseload and has worked with autistic young people with complex needs, including those who may present with behaviours that challenge.
"The highly adept therapeutic input and pastoral care that pupils receive here has a profoundly positive impact."
"A sense of calm and focus pervades each classroom, and disruptions to learning are very rare. This is because staff, supported by the expert therapeutic and nursing team, create the optimal sensory, physical and communication environment."

Salary: £46,000 - £53,000 (FTE prior to pro rata), We aim to make all staff feel valued and supported with training and a competitive salary along with providing the knowledge and skills needed to do a great job.
33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
Company pension (Combined 8% contributions - Employer 5%, Employee 3%)
Employee Recognition Schemes, including an annual staff awards programme and Long Service Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to our full Flexible Benefits package including the option of dental insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness, increased life insurance, partner life insurance self-funded health cash plan and many others

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