Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
Are you looking for the next step in your Speech & Language Therapy career?
We now have two fantastic opportunities for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to work in collaboration with others to deliver a high-quality speech and language therapy service to the pupils of Inscape House School, all of whom have autism spectrum condition as their primary need.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 41 weeks term time
Salary: £26,520.62 per annum (pro-rated to hours and weeks worked) £29,108.00 full time equivalent.
Location: Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport
Reports to: Speech and Language Therapist.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Delivering and supporting the embedding of speech and language therapy recommendations at universal and targeted levels as directed by a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Providing advice and consultation to pupils, school staff, and families/carers at universal and targeted levels.
- Supporting education staff to deliver therapy input at universal and targeted levels, within the remit of their own roles.
- Contributing to general projects, events or extra-curricular activities across the wider school as directed, for the purpose of further embedding and raising staff awareness of best practice regarding speech, language and communication needs.
- Procurement of resources as required for own sessions and for the team, with agreement from and abiding by systems designated by the team lead.
- Working with the Speech and Language Therapy lead to ensure the service’s accountability to the school and other key stakeholders.
What you can bring to the team...…
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health or related discipline (or equivalent experience) e.g. QCF level 3 in Clinical Healthcare Support.
- Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
- Knowledge of embedding therapy into learning activities.
- Experience of supporting Speech & Language therapy programmes of intervention (as SaLT assistant or other relevant role such as Support worker/LSA/TA) .
- Experience of working in specialist education & Autism spectrum conditions.
- Internet access skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications - word, PowerPoint, excel.
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
If you are interested in this position and want to help the Together Trust make a change please take a look at our full job description and apply for this rewarding role. Join us and make a difference!
