Speech and Language Therapy  

We are currently recruiting a Speech and Language Therapist.

Research shows us that students with SEMH frequently have speech, language and communication difficulties.  These difficulties can include problems understanding what people say and using spoken language (words and sentences), as well as problems interacting with others to develop positive relationships and friendships.

The Speech and Language Therapist has a role in:

• Assessing and identifying speech, language and communication needs
• Promoting a school environment which removes barriers to communication
• Training and advising staff on how to meet speech, language and communication needs
• Offering support to those students who need speech and language therapy, e.g. providing advice and/or programmes for others to implement in school and at home, delivering direct 1:1 or group sessions

Working closely with teaching staff, parents and carers, other members of the Therapy Team and external professionals is crucial for the success of speech and language therapy interventions.  Supporting students to develop their language and communication skills helps them to access their learning, make friends, improve their emotional wellbeing and develop their ability to manage their feelings and behaviour appropriately.

Students starting with speech and language therapy provision specified on their Education Health and Care plans go onto the speech and language therapy caseload, with parental consent.  For other students, if there are concerns about their communication and interaction skills, they can be referred to the speech and language therapist via the school’s Therapy Team.