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At Aurora Boveridge College, we prepare our students for adult life, through person-centred academic and vocational study programmes leading to independent living with employment or further study. By working together, we increase resilience, confidence, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, and well-being: the cornerstones on which strong and successful long-term futures are built.

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We're looking for a passionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing therapy team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our students.

The Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, student-centred therapy across the college and school.

You'll manage a varied caseload, supporting children and young people with a wide range of communication needs, while working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure a joined-up and consistent approach.

What You'll Be Doing

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• Managing a caseload of students with complex communication needs, delivering both direct and indirect therapy interventions
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• Completing assessments and developing tailored treatment plans, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as needed
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• Working collaboratively with education, residential and therapy teams to embed communication strategies across the setting
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• Supporting and training staff to develop their understanding of Speech and Language needs and approaches
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• Contributing to EHCP reviews, annual reviews and clinical reporting, ensuring clear and accurate documentation
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• Working closely with families, carers and external professionals to provide advice, guidance and consistent support
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• Supporting the wider Speech and Language Therapy service, including caseload management, governance and service development
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About You

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and passionate about supporting young people with complex needs.

You will have:

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• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and registration with HCPC and RCSLT
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• Experience of delivering the therapy process (assessment, intervention and evaluation), including placements
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• A strong interest in supporting children and young people with autism and communication needs
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• The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and build positive professional relationships
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• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
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• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
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• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
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• Experience working in a specialist education setting or with complex needs (desirable)
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How to apply?

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.