Band 7 Equivalent, Speech and Language Therapist (Outdoor Learning Focus), BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL

Overview

Band 7 Equivalent, Speech and Language Therapist (Outdoor Learning Focus), BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOLPermanent, full-time or part-time role (minimum 3 days a week). Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 5:00pm. Salary from: dependent on experience and skills. Start: Autumn Term 2025. Application deadline: Friday 3 October 2025. Provision Address: Stanley Hill Grange, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0DL.We are designing a bespoke learning curriculum based around outdoor learning, which will be hands-on and functional with less of an academic focus. The applicant will need to be comfortable around handling and caring for animals and someone who is keen to get their hands dirty. This will be a highly therapeutic environment where communication support is central to its success. We will follow the SCERTS framework (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transition Support) to support our assessment, target setting and maintenance of a high-quality, communication-friendly environment. Close transdisciplinary teamwork is a core value, and we are proud of our dynamic team of specialist teachers, therapists and learning support assistants who work closely together to ensure our students experience a meaningful, holistic timetable of activities to optimise independence and emotional well-being.We are looking for someone who shows initiative, is organized, enjoys the outdoors and believes in our ethos of ensuring our young people are happy, fulfilled and safe. The applicant must be passionate about working with young people with complex social communication difficulties and have experience working within a transdisciplinary team to provide the best support possible for the learners.Responsibilities

Support students who may have challenging moments; demonstrate mental and physical resilience as part of the role.Direct experience with children/young people with significant social communication needs and confidence in implementing and supporting a range of AAC systems.Work in a transdisciplinary way, maintaining clear roles and responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist whilst being collaborative and innovative in designing shared approaches to meet varied needs.Focus on functional communication and the development of independence and functional living skills, planning and delivering real-life contexts to support generalisation of skills within the wider community.Enjoy the outdoors and animals; assess and manage risks to keep students safe while enabling them to try new things and gain independence.Collaborate effectively within a small, close team and support a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).Have knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation of paediatric therapy programmes.Demonstrate an independent approach with working knowledge of assessment and clinical observation.Promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment and support self-advocacy.Prior experience liaising with external professionals (e.g., CAMHS, paediatricians, independent therapies).Experience in delivering formal and informal training and coaching for MDT members and parents.Qualifications and what we’re looking for

Experience with children/young people with significant social communication needs.Ability to implement and support a range of AAC systems.abilities in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and paediatric therapy programmes preferred.Independent working style with a proactive and collaborative mindset.Commitment to promoting functional communication and independence in real-life contexts.How to Apply

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