Speech and Language Therapist - SW London

Job Summary Role: Speech and Language Therapist When: Immediately/ASAP Where: Merton School type: Primary ASD, age 4-12 Pay: Band 6/7 Is HCPC registration required: Yes but those with HCPC in process will be considered Do you have experience in Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy and looking for a role in which to specialise working with children? Are you a confident and motivated Band 5/6, or an emerging Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist who would like to work within schools in a full-time capacity? Are you looking for an opportunity to work around your family life, or are you keen to build new skills? Reason to apply, recruiter’s note… “I understand the current demand for SaLTs across the UK and London and know those with experience and expertise need a reason to apply. I encourage those who are looking for a supportive team, with a child centred approach to read on. Perhaps you are looking for a more manageable workload or obtain some work/life balance. I have introduced a multitude of staff who have found their purpose within school teams of likeminded SEN professionals. If you are even slightly intrigued, please call in and ask for Emilie.” About the role and place of work: Parker Smith Inclusion are supporting a SW London based special school looking to expand their Therapy offer. The school is looking to employ an on site Speech and Language Therapist to join their ever developing Therapy Team. This is a full-time opportunity but there is flexibility if required. They will consider Speech and Language Therapists with HCPC in process or newly qualified SaLTs, as long as there is relevant experience with a positive approach to supporting neurodiverse children, you will be considered! The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex behavioural challenges. If you are committed to making a difference in SEND and you have a talent for working with children who have complex behavioural needs, we want to hear from you! Duties and responsibilities: During school closures some of our schools lost locum staff in their Speech and Language Therapy teams, so, much like a number of our schools, they are looking to offer a permanent contract to a Speech and Language Therapist looking for security in school based work. The Speech and Language therapy team forms part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive forward programmes of development and rehabilitation to the school's cohort. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass Speech and Language Therapy assessments, treatment and management of needs extended to life outside of school. You will assess, implement and develop treatment programmes according to diagnosis and identified needs. Please apply if you are a… Newly qualified SaLT (Band 5 equivalent) Experienced SaLT (Band 6 equivalent) Lead SaLT (Band 7/8 equivalent) Speech and Language Therapy hours and contract types: Full time – term time only Permanent contracts, FTC, temporary and locum Applicant should be/have: A registered Speech and Language Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) or registration in process. Paediatric experience. A passion to work in Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. An understanding of Speech and Language Therapy process/interventions. Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills. Resilience, patience, compassion, and an ability to manage difficult situations. Whatever your situation or level of experience, please speak to us today to discuss opportunities within Speech and Language Therapy in London! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our Speech and Language Therapy opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to emilie@psinclusion.co.uk If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Learning Mentor - South East London Immediate start Temporary - Permanent Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with additional learning needs and mental health disorders? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? I am working with a South East London SEMH School who are looking for an engaging and passionate Learning Mentor. The children attending this school will have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) for SEMH and sometimes Autism. I am looking to speak to professional and committed Learning Mentors, even if your experience is informal/voluntary, we want to hear from you! What you can expect in this role You will be a committed support worker for children who have an EHCP for SEMH and ASC This child requires a patient and resilient 1:1 and in full class support who will work with very challenging and sometimes physically challenging behaviour As this is a challenging school, you will be trained in de-escalation and physical intervention approaches For aspiring Teachers, Pastoral Workers, Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, SALTs, Counsellors, and Social Workers, these positions will offer relevant and vital experience for your chosen career path Continued Professional Development You will have an opportunity to make a huge social impact, as a Learning Mentor you could change the path of someone’s life! Learning Mentor requirements Essential - Passion for working with young people who require additional support in order to access education and social development Essential - Resilience, patience, calm manner Essential - Experience of working with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties, or experience with SEMH, trauma, sensory processing, social communication Essential - Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Beneficial - Youth Mentor/Worker experience Beneficial - Passion/experience for animal care/horticulture Beneficial - Passion/experience for mechanics or construction Pay This role is a temp-perm opportunity to start immediately, salaries are £22,000 - £24,000, depending on experience. Term-time only Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about Learning Mentor opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to emilie@psinclusion.co.uk If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Role: Paediatric Occupational Therapist Location: London Borough of Merton, South West London Salary: Band 6 to Band 7 Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist or a newly qualified Occupational Therapist? Are you passionate to work with children and young people with Autism/ASC, Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) with associated learning difficulties? Are you looking for a rewarding role to make a positive impact on our children’s lives? We are working in partnership with a SEN school located in the London Borough of Merton. This position is full-time (term-time only) and they are looking for someone to join the team ASAP. They are a friendly and welcoming team with a child centred approach. Highlights: Paediatric Occupational Therapist SEN school located in London Borough of Merton Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm, term time Working with children and young people aged 4-12 years of age with Autism/ASC, Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) and associated learning difficulties Permanent contract, Locum, or Locum-permanent options available Competitive salary, Band 5 – Band 7 Ideal Paediatric Occupational Therapist: HCPC registered Has experience working with children and young people with special needs, particularly with Autism/ASC, Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) and associated learning difficulties Has personal interests in supporting children and young people with special needs A positive, proactive and patient individual who has the ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers A team player and has great communication skills Main Responsibilities: Providing occupational therapy service to children, focusing on functional skills and sensory motor development Working with individual pupils on basic day-to-day independence skills Attending and contributing to staff meetings and Annual Review meetings Working closely with the rest of the multidisciplinary team as well as outside agencies Providing a creative and nurturing learning environment where children can reach their potential Being fully aware of the school policy and implementing Health and Safety Regulations including Risk Assessment Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.

Therapeutic Support Worker - London - Permanent or temp to perm Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs and mental health disorders? Do you have current experience working with young people who are not able to attend school and have a background with mental health challenges? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? I am actively recruiting engaging and passionate Therapeutic Support Workers for a service that provides education to children who are unable to attend school due to complex mental health disorders and other learning needs. I am looking to recruit professional and committed Therapeutic Support Workers for their East London sites, with solid experience working with complex mental health needs and other SEND. You will possess the ability to work with the teachers at their school hub and deliver the lessons set out by them with your assistance. These roles are outreach and the needs can arise in any London location, please feel free to enquire about your location. The children you will support will have a variety of needs which can include significant complex and co-morbid SEMH and ASC but additionally, all pupils have Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) as a common area of need. You will receive full training throughout your employment as a Therapeutic Support Worker but relevant, prior experience is essential. You will work autonomously or alongside another tutor to deliver your lessons set out by teachers at the education hub. Therapeutic Support Worker requirements: Experience of working with primary school aged pupils (yr 4) with complex SEMH as a primary diagnosis Experience of supporting with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies Ability to resolve conflicts by restorative practice Positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach Experience of working with young people with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and learning difficulties Or experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication Experience with CSE (Child sexual exploitation), CCE (Child Criminal Exploitation), Gang affiliation, County Lines Mentoring/teaching background Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships Experience of working with disengaged students is essential What you can expect as Therapeutic Support Worker: Therapeutic Support Worker - London locations £21,000 - £24,000 pa, depending on experience Excellent experience and training for aspiring Child Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, SEND Teachers, and Social Workers Opportunity to make a huge social impact Extensive training on offer! Interested in hearing more? If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to emilie@psinclusion.co.uk If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.