Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

We have a vacancy for an experienced, enthusiastic, creative and passionate Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our caring, friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team who are passionate about promoting communication, independence, and wellbeing in our pupils and supporting and empowering families. Step by Step was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2022) and is a not-for-profit independent special school for autistic children. We are located near East Grinstead in the beautiful Sussex countryside. The pupil population includes pupils with variable support needs. Pupils use a variety of communication systems including predominantly verbal, hi-tech AAC, and low-tech AAC. The School provides an individualised curriculum delivered through the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis for pupils aged 4 to 19. The school embraces evidence-based practice such as an embedded Attention Autism approach, colourful semantics, and Lego therapy. In addition, the school promotes a total communication approach and strives to support and respect pupils' preferred communication methods. The school is also exploring strategies and benefits for pupils on role who are gestalt language processors. The school is registered for 40 pupils. The Therapy Team provide specialist, individualised, and integrated therapy to pupils, working alongside class staff, teachers, behaviour analysts, and other professionals associated with the school. We offer our Therapy Assistant: The opportunity to work 1:1 with pupils within small class sizes The opportunity to lead small group activities that support communication skills Experience of planning and running therapy groups Completing community trips to support development of skills to promote community integration, safety, and independence through communication Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, such as Signalong Ongoing supervision and training from an onsite, qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist. Working collaboratively with other professionals (e.g., Occupational Therapists; Physiotherapists; Behaviour Analysts, Teachers) Training in Applied Behaviour Analysis and positive behaviour management The opportunity to work closely with the class teams through integrated Speech, Language and Communications Needs (SLCN) targets in Individual Education Plans (IEPs) The successful candidate will have/need: Experience of working as a SaLT Assistant within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrable commitment to Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Excellent communication and teamwork skills Passionate about supporting autistic children and young people and an understanding of special educational needs Emotional resilience around working with children and young people with emotional regulation needs. You will join a supportive staff team where teamwork, flexibility and a positive personality are essential attributes. Come and join the team to help make a difference to the lives of our children and young people. Step by Step School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be conducted for the successful applicant. Please visit our website to download an application form and further details of the role:

https://stepbystepschool.org.uk/job-vacancies If you would like to discuss this role, please contact either the Head Teacher Gayle Adam:

gadam@stepbystepschool.org.uk

or Therapy Lead Sian Kelly:

skelly@stepbystepschool.org.uk

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