Are you passionate about working with children's language and communication? Would you like a new challenge? We have a new role available for a specialist teacher to join our team working alongside our therapists and assistants.
The post-holder will be part of our single point of access team, providing assessment and supporting schools to deliver therapy programmes and advice for children with language and communication needs and building on our existing training offer.
You will have experience of working with children with language and communication needs in schools, have a secure understanding of effective approaches to support these needs and be able to evidence this through CPD.
Flexible working, part-time hours and job share applications considered. In choosing to work here you will become part of a highly successful integrated therapy service in an Outstanding Trust with a strong commitment to training and development and robust supervision and shadowing opportunities.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide therapy packages for language and communication, supporting schools to integrate programmes.
The role will include: Some language and communication assessment as well as training and development work. Conduct video-based sessions and face-to-face sessions in schools in the areas of language and communication. Support schools to develop bespoke communication programmes for individual children. Provide assessment and reports within the scope of their professional qualification. Have delegated responsibility for language and communication training as part of universal and targeted programmes in schools. Use their transferable knowledge to support schools to integrate language and communication work into the child's education. Influence effective delivery of school-based approaches for speech, language and communication support in schools. Be involved in some day-to-day planning.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree (BA/BSc), NVQ level 6, Ordinary degree or equivalent demonstrable experience. Qualified Teacher Status. Evidence of specialist qualifications/training relevant to area of practice (i.e., specific training in evidence-based approaches for language and communication and managing sensory needs).
Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study. Working towards Master level study.
Experience Essential Experience of taking a leadership role supporting children's language and communication needs. Experience of delivering language and communication programmes in schools. Practical experience in managing education-related projects and evaluation. Experience of group management/facilitation and training design and delivery. Sound judgement and logical approach to complex situations, with ability to determine and implement solutions. Experience of having managed people. An understanding of the current SEND agenda and challenges.
Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams.
Knowledge Essential Proven use of office systems, with advanced use of Microsoft Office, i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. Specialist knowledge in area of expertise. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Skills Essential Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including solid presentation skills. Proven standard of word processing skills, with a high standard of presentation and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable. Ability to apply a common sense and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in difficult situations and use initiative to solve problems. Ability to deal with situations and discussions frequently, objectively and with emotional intelligence. Ability to travel to diverse sites.
Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chaucer Clinic, Unit A4 Chaucer Business Park, Dittons Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6QH
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The post-holder will be part of our single point of access team, providing assessment and supporting schools to deliver therapy programmes and advice for children with language and communication needs and building on our existing training offer.
You will have experience of working with children with language and communication needs in schools, have a secure understanding of effective approaches to support these needs and be able to evidence this through CPD.
Flexible working, part-time hours and job share applications considered. In choosing to work here you will become part of a highly successful integrated therapy service in an Outstanding Trust with a strong commitment to training and development and robust supervision and shadowing opportunities.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide therapy packages for language and communication, supporting schools to integrate programmes.
The role will include: Some language and communication assessment as well as training and development work. Conduct video-based sessions and face-to-face sessions in schools in the areas of language and communication. Support schools to develop bespoke communication programmes for individual children. Provide assessment and reports within the scope of their professional qualification. Have delegated responsibility for language and communication training as part of universal and targeted programmes in schools. Use their transferable knowledge to support schools to integrate language and communication work into the child's education. Influence effective delivery of school-based approaches for speech, language and communication support in schools. Be involved in some day-to-day planning.
About us Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree (BA/BSc), NVQ level 6, Ordinary degree or equivalent demonstrable experience. Qualified Teacher Status. Evidence of specialist qualifications/training relevant to area of practice (i.e., specific training in evidence-based approaches for language and communication and managing sensory needs).
Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study. Working towards Master level study.
Experience Essential Experience of taking a leadership role supporting children's language and communication needs. Experience of delivering language and communication programmes in schools. Practical experience in managing education-related projects and evaluation. Experience of group management/facilitation and training design and delivery. Sound judgement and logical approach to complex situations, with ability to determine and implement solutions. Experience of having managed people. An understanding of the current SEND agenda and challenges.
Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams.
Knowledge Essential Proven use of office systems, with advanced use of Microsoft Office, i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. Specialist knowledge in area of expertise. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.
Skills Essential Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including solid presentation skills. Proven standard of word processing skills, with a high standard of presentation and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Personal attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable. Ability to apply a common sense and logical approach to identify key or underlying issues in difficult situations and use initiative to solve problems. Ability to deal with situations and discussions frequently, objectively and with emotional intelligence. Ability to travel to diverse sites.
Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chaucer Clinic, Unit A4 Chaucer Business Park, Dittons Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6QH
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