HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM?

• Supporting and developing pupils’ ability to attend to people and develop their receptive and expressive communication skills
• Helping support a total communication environment to include the use of visuals and modified language use
• Making recommendations and adaptations to the pupil’s environment to support total communication
• Supporting pupils to develop appropriate social interaction skills with adults and peers
• Helping to develop functional language skills and independence

FIND OUT MORE

Please visit our website www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/current-vacancies/
where you will find more details and a full Job Description.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

ROLE SUMMARY

A fantastic opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly, multidisciplinary therapy team. In this unique role, you will benefit from fully funded training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, working 1 to 1 to provide specialist, direct and indirect therapy for autistic children.
Based in the Jigsaw CABAS® School, you will work closely with other therapists and teachers to provide specialist direct and indirect therapy for autistic children and young adults. Your work will include addressing receptive and expressive language, attention and listening difficulties, as well as difficulties with social interaction, communication and functional life skills.
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Hours: 36.75 hours per week – Full time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:45am - 04:45pm, Tuesday 08:45am - 05:30pm and Friday 08:45am - 04:30pm - Part Time working is also considered
Annual Leave: 56 days school holiday plus Bank holidays