Speech & Language Therapist

Role summary

A fantastic opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly, multidisciplinary therapy team. In this unique role, you will benefit from fully funded training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, working 1 to 1 to provide specialist, direct and indirect therapy for autistic children.

Based in the Jigsaw CABAS School, you will work closely with other therapists and teachers to provide specialist direct and indirect therapy for autistic children and young adults. Your work will include addressing receptive and expressive language, attention and listening difficulties, as well as difficulties with social interaction, communication and functional life skills.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Supporting and developing pupils’ ability to attend to people and develop their receptive and expressive communication skills

• Helping support a total communication environment to include the use of visuals and modified language use

• Making recommendations and adaptations to the pupil's environment to support total communication

• Supporting pupils to develop appropriate social interaction skills with adults and peers

• Helping to develop functional language skills and independence

What can we offer our therapists?

• £1,000 joining bonus

• Working in a friendly and supportive team, all looking to make a real difference for our learners

• The opportunity of working 1 to 1 with pupils within small sized classes

• Behaviour analytic specific training and qualifications including Teaching Accreditations and Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) qualification

• Industry Training such as PROACT-SCIPr-UK Certification, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, First Aid, Epilepsy and much more

• Funded membership of relevant specialist interest group/clinical excellence network

• Ongoing clinical supervision, training and CPD

• Performance related bonus scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health and Wellbeing Facilities and Support

• Company pension scheme

• Access to over 900 retailer discounts via our exclusive smart spending reward platform

• Staff recognition days, staff referral scheme and long service recognition

• 10% Discount at Café on the Park

You will you need?

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree/qualification

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) licence to practice

• Membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

• Interest in special educational needs and Autism

• Clinical experience and working knowledge of paediatrics

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Experience in writing reports to contribute towards Annual Reviews and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

• Driving Licence or access to a lift due to our remote location

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.