Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist

General Responsibilities:

• Safeguarding: Ensure the protection and well-being of children and young people.
• Therapy Program Development: Plan, implement, and evaluate speech and communication therapy programs for individual pupils or small groups with special educational needs (SEN).
• Contribution to Learning: Assist in delivering learning activities and teaching programs, both in school and off-site, adhering to AEI’s curriculum and policies.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Track, assess, and report on the effectiveness of speech and language therapy programs.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with class coordinators, teaching assistants, lunchtime assistants, students, or volunteers during school and off-site activities.
• Staff Management: Supervise speech and language therapy assistants and technicians.
• Other Duties: Perform additional reasonable duties as directed by senior staff or the headteacher, including covering for absent staff members.

Specific Responsibilities:

Support for Pupils:

• Ensure Safety: Maintain a safe environment for all pupils.
• Promote Inclusion: Encourage pupils' independence, self-esteem, and inclusion in activities.
• Role Model: Build positive relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
• Student Supervision: Oversee communication therapy students on placements.
• Parental Liaison: Make domiciliary visits and liaise with parents/carers.
• External Liaison: Coordinate with professionals and organizations outside the school.
• Transition Support: Aid in selecting follow-on placements and preparing pupils for school transfers.
• Representation: Represent the school to visitors or during external visits.
• Assessment Contribution: Assist in pupil assessments and evaluations.
• Report Writing: Prepare detailed reports related to therapy progress.
• Meeting Leadership: Organize and lead meetings specific to communication therapy.
• Staff Training: Contribute to staff development during inset days.
• Course Attendance: Attend relevant courses for continuous professional development.
• Therapy Area Management: Maintain and organize designated therapy spaces.

Support for the Curriculum:

• Program Contribution: Participate in the delivery of a broad, balanced curriculum and adjust therapy activities as needed.
• Strategic Integration: Incorporate therapy programs aligned with local and national strategies, such as literacy and numeracy.
• Resource Management: Prepare, maintain, and assist in the use of therapy equipment and resources.
• Staff Guidance: Advise school staff on the appropriate use of specialist aids and resources.

Professional Conduct and Compliance:

• Policy Awareness: Follow all AEI’s policies and procedures, especially regarding child protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.
• Ethos and Collaboration: Contribute to the school's overall ethos and goals by fostering constructive relationships with colleagues.
• Staff Deployment: Ensure the appropriate allocation of staff per school guidelines.
• Meeting Participation: Attend and lead relevant meetings, representing managed staff when required.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development activities.
• Off-Site Responsibility: Participate in and lead off-site activities, ensuring the safety and responsibility of both pupils and staff.
• Induction and Mentoring: Support and deliver induction and mentoring for newly managed staff.
• Appraisals: Conduct appraisals and performance reviews for supervised staff members.