Speech and Language Therapist

Newly qualified / Band 5 / Band 6 equivalent (dependent on experience)

Hours: 3 to 5 days per week (negotiable).

Contract type: initially fixed term for a year however has the potential of becoming permanent

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established, knowledgeable, multidisciplinary therapy team working within a special school.

The Edith Borthwick School is a large special school which caters for learners aged 3-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties including ASD. We aim to deliver functional and integrated therapy across the school working closely with teaching and support staff.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The role would be suited to a newly qualified therapist who is eager to learn, as well as therapists with more experience of working with young people with SEND. Experience of working in a special school setting is preferable but not essential. Applicants must have a relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be HCPC and RCSLT registered.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, support staff and learners themselves to develop their communication and help them to reach their full potential. You will join our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary therapy team which includes a Senior SLT, specialist SLTs and specialist Occupational Therapist. You will receive CPD opportunities, clinical and peer supervision.

For more information or if you would like to arrange a visit please contact Head Teacher, Dan Woodman at admin@edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk or telephone the School on 01376 529300.

Relief Teaching Assistants

Band 2 £9.8845 per hour

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Temporary

Application Close: 

Date of Interviews: to be advised

We are looking to appoint reliable, flexible and hardworking relief teaching assistants required as soon as possible to join our team. You'll have the desire or experience to want to work with students with special educational needs. You'll be flexible to be able to work as and when required.

You can read more about us on our website at www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk

If so, we would like to hear from you.

If you would like further information please ring Claire Baker on 01376 529300.

Please apply online or ring the School for an application form

Midday Assistants

Band 1 £8.50 per hour

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 

Date of Interviews: to be advised

We are looking to recruit Midday Assistants as soon as possible to supervise children during the lunch time period (11.50 a.m. - 1.20 p.m.)

7.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday. £8.50 per hour. Term time only.

Our ideal candidate will work well as part of a team, be patient, tolerant, understanding and most importantly enjoy working with children. This is a school for children with special needs and some children display challenging behaviour.

This could also, for the right person, lead to joining our team of relief teacher assistants. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience to eventually become a Teaching Assistant.

If you are interested please apply online or telephone the school for an application form - 01376 529300.