As our services grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to join our friendly, supportive and welcoming team. The role's focus will primarily be Acorn School, Winkleigh, Devon. However travel to other sites will be required at times.
\r\nThis exciting opening comes at a time when our team is growing and our services expand across the South West of England and South Wales. We're looking for a therapy assistant who is passionate about working in a forward thinking and innovative way, including within a Neurodiversity Affirming framework or who has an interest in learning more about this and evolving their practice in line with this framework.
\r\nWe will consider individuals with experience working within a special educational school or similar setting with students who have additional learning needs. Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant is desirable but not essential. Relevant training and support will be provided. We're looking for the right candidate who can integrate into our team and who shares our values.Phoenix Learning and Care support neurodivergent students with associated Social, Emotional, Behavioural, Mental Health Needs, and/or associated complex needs. The main base will be Acorn School, Winkleigh, North Devon, an independent, co-educational school providing day placements for children requiring smaller bespoke learning and social environments. The school caters for children in key stage 2, 3 and 4 with Additional Learning Needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the schools Speech and Language Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions for our students. They will also be further supported by the wider experienced, friendly and welcoming team. The successful candidate will receive robust clinical and managerial supervision, alongside regular CPD and learning through peer supervision within the team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a truly therapeutic environment where our dedicated in-house Integrated Therapies Team work seamlessly with education team members to provide meaningful packages of support that enable children and young people to reach their individual potential.
\r\nThe below list of benefits are available to you from the start of your employment with us:
\r\nThe below benefits are available after 12 months of employment:
\r\nFor more information please email Adam Musk (amusk@plcl.org.uk)
\r\nPhoenix is committed to safeguarding children, young people, families and our team members at all times and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, child protection screening including checks with past employers and to provide a suitable character reference.
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