Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Meath School Permanent contract Full time (35 hours per week), working term time plus up to 3 weeks of work during school closure periods to be used flexibly throughout the year 10 weeks/ 50 days FTE holiday per year! Annual salary: £36,064 – £39,712 per annum dependent on experience Part time applications will also be considered. We are looking for an enthusiastic forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a specialist educational setting from Reception to end of Key Stage 2. Child contact time is maximised so that our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes at Meath School through a holistic approach. You will be school based and will be responsible for assessing, planning and delivering individualised intervention programmes for a defined caseload. You will work with children individually or in small groups in specialist therapy spaces and within classroom based sessions to enable them to access the curriculum and promote meaningful engagement in school based tasks. You will be involved in training, CPD opportunities and outreach programmes. You will enjoy the chance to work within a well-resourced department and as part of a strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team of Teachers, Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, an Educational Psychologist and Residential Care Officers. Our key benefits include: • Annual salary reviews • Employee assistance programme providing a confidential helpline • Supportive and paid sick leave, if needed • 1 wellbeing day to be taken during term time each year • A team of Mental Health First Aiders in school • A supportive culture that aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing of staff • Life events celebrated • Staff appreciation gestures throughout the year • A friendly, passionate and enthusiastic team dedicated to getting the best outcomes for our young people • Free optional flu jab in the Winter • Contributory pension scheme • Life assurance cover • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave • Free eye test • Interest-free annual season ticket loan, bike loan and cycle to work scheme • Plenty of onsite parking • Discounted staff lunches • Access to hundreds of exclusive perks, discounts and wellness resources (through Perkbox)• A comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running • Continued professional development and training opportunities, and regular professional support Please visit Meath School's vacancies page for full details on this role, the job description and recruitment process: Vacancies | Meath School For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jennifer Cook, Head of Therapy by email jennifer.cook@meathschool.org.uk Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff. Please find details of our safeguarding policy sgpolicy-2023-2024-updated-march24.pdf (primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com) All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.