Speech and Language Therapist

We have a very exciting opportunity for a highly specialised, motivated and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to join us and work in one of London's leading schools for autistic young people.

Our core beliefs and values provide the foundation for our approach to service delivery. We believe that early diagnosis and intervention is critical to giving all autistic children the best start in life. Effective education has the power to transform their lives and help them reach their potential and to raise expectations for their future.

We are committed to providing high-quality, specialist teaching, learning and support to improve the life chances of those we work with.

In a recent survey, % of staff that responded would recommend working with Ambitious about Autism.

The Speech and Language Therapist will work within a trans-disciplinary team, and will contribute to planning, adaptation, monitoring and reporting of the Learners access to and progress through their personalised study programme related to their particular area of specialism. The SaLT will have responsibility for assessment of needs within their scope of practice and contribute to setting discrete learning targets.

In return, we offer a wide range of including a commitment to CPD (Continued Professional Development) excellent career opportunities, professional membership fees paid, welcome bonus of

• 3, -
• 4,, generous holiday allowance and much more!

We are able to offer sponsorship for this position if required.

For further details on how you can make a difference and find out what we have to offer, please see our recruitment pack below.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

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