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Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking to appoint a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to provide an on-site service for our students and work alongside the Head of Therapy to further enhance and continue to shape our therapeutic provision.

This is an exciting time to join Great Oaks College. 

As we continue to expand our provision and invest in the development of our main site, the college is entering a significant period of growth. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future direction of our therapy services and make a lasting impact on the lives of our learners.

At Great Oaks College, therapy is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise the vital role that Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy play in supporting students' communication, independence, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood. Our therapeutic approach is embedded throughout college life, with therapists and education staff working closely together to ensure therapeutic strategies are integrated into everyday learning and experiences.

Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college operating across two sites, providing further education opportunities for students aged 19-25 with Autism, moderate, severe, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. 

We offer three pathways:

• Vocational

• Life and Living

• Engagement for Life

The Life and Living Pathway is based at The Triangle in Hounslow, while the Engagement for Life and Vocational Pathways are located at The Windmill in Sunbury-on-Thames, our main college site.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with young adults with complex needs within a specialist educational setting this may include Autism, SLD and PMLD. 

We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress, and we are looking to appoint individuals who share this belief.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Visits to the college are welcome. 
Please contact a member of the HR team to arrange an appointment on 020 3039 3730.

To apply, please complete the application form and email it to: 
hr@greatoakscollege.com

Please ensure that you clearly explain how you meet the person specification within your application.

Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and anyone applying to work at the college is expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including adult barred list) and receipt of satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26-week probationary period.

Staff Benefits

We value our employees and offer a supportive and engaging working environment, including:

• Comprehensive induction and INSET training

• Excellent continuous professional development opportunities

• NEST pension scheme

• Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 24/7 access to private doctors and nurses free of charge

• Daily fruit provided

• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free eye test for eligible staff

• Employee referral reward scheme

Closing Date: 

Interview Date: 

Contract Type: Permanent, 36h a week, term time plus 2 weeks in the summer holidays (Total of 41 weeks, 0.91223 FTE)

Hours: Minimum 3 days per week. 

Salary: Competitive Inner London pay scale, between points 20 £38,637 to 49 £63,176 for the full-time employee, depending on experience.

FTE for this role: 5 days a week/41 weeks in a year Point 20 £35,245 to point 49 £57,631 

Please note: 
CVs will not be accepted. No agencies.