Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6/7 £39,341 - £53,542, Term-time (Depending on experience) or £45,868 - £62,426 Full-time (Depending on experience)
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Paces Sheffield is a specialist centre and charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly cerebral palsy). Paces delivers Conductive Education: a holistic approach that aims to help individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures. Paces meets the physical and cognitive needs of individuals which are often not met holistically elsewhere.
We focus on ability, not disability!
Paces School is a Non-Maintained Special School (maintaining “Good” Ofsted status at a recent inspection in June 2024). The school currently has 58 children from ages 3-18, and provides a personalised curriculum based on the National Curriculum through the framework of Conductive Education.
Underpinning our provision, we support parents and carers to be in the best position to support their child.
Are you an experienced and passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for an exciting role, working with children and young people across all ages, managing a varied caseload, whilst working in a supportive yet dynamic environment? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you!
As our Speech and Language Therapist you will provide support to vulnerable children and be on hand to provide Speech and Language expertise to Paces teaching staff.
Conductive Education, teaching and therapy are integrated throughout the school week for all pupils. As part of the role you will work closely with the school leadership team, teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT team and physiotherapists on a daily basis, helping to achieve the best outcome for our pupils.
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Term time (39 week) contract (including 5 training days), or 52-week Full-time contract
Paces will consider employing a staff team member who wishes to work either Term-time, or Full-time.
What we can offer you as our Speech and Language Therapist:
o The opportunity to work alongside an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in an aim of maximising each pupil’s potential to achieve independence in a supportive environment.
o A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
o Easy access to the school’s management team, line managed by the school SLT.
o Opportunity to work with a range of wonderful children and young adults from Early Years through to Post16 provision.
o A positive culture valuing professional development and variety within your career.
o Small group and 1:1 support, helping you to help children achieve the best outcomes.
o Organisational commitment to continued professional development.
o Full induction and a comprehensive introduction to Conductive Education.
o Free enhanced DBS check.
o Enhanced contributory pension scheme.
o Annual salary reviews.
o Enrolment in Westfield Health Scheme.
o Free uniform.
o Eligibility for The Company Shop.
About You
To be considered as our Speech and Language Therapist, you need:
• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Valid HCPC Registration
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)
The ideal candidate will have:
o Confidence, enthusiasm, empathy and a passion for helping children and young people achieve outcomes that help them to overcome barriers.
o Self-motivation and a strong work ethic, whilst being pro-active and flexible.
o Ability to work as part of a team and independently, and able to use own initiative.
o Excellent communication skills with an ability to work closely with school staff, therapists from other disciplines and a range of external professionals.
o Excellent written and report writing skills.
o The ability to build good working relationships with children, parents, carers and families.
o A flexible approach to delivering Speech and Language Therapy.
o Excellent organisational skills, with an attention to detail
o An ability to remain calm under pressure.
o A commitment to CPD.
o Ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.
Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 5pm.
If you wish to apply for the post, please download the job description and application form from our website (https://www.pacessheffield.org.uk/jobs-vacancies) and send your completed application form, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification, along with your application activity to info@pacessheffield.org.uk
For an informal chat about Paces and the role, please contact Paces Head of Conductive Education Ruth Liu (ruth.liu@pacessheffield.org.uk).
This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check
Download the Application Form here.
If you are interested in this role, please download the following forms:
Once all forms have been completed, please return them to info@pacessheffield.org.uk.
Trustee Voluntary
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Paces Sheffield was founded in 1992 and registered as a charity in 1995. In 1996, Paces Sheffield opened its first temporary centre at Norton, and in 1997 opened Paces School for Conductive Education at High Green, a non-maintained DfE-approved school for children with physical and sensory disabilities between 3-18 years of age. In March 2021, Paces Sheffield Charity and Adult Services provision moved into Smithy Wood Business Park and in October 2022, Paces School moved into Thorncliffe Hall. These new facilities have allowed Paces Sheffield to expand and offer our unique services to more children and adults, who are able to take advantage of Paces way of working, enabling the children and vulnerable adults to reap great benefits from our integrated approach, which focuses on personal goals and aspirations.
Today, our primary goal is to teach children and adults with motor disorders of a neurological origin to function as independently and as self-assured as possible.
Paces Sheffield is a charitable organisation and is run by the Board of Trustees and Governors, who have charged the Senior Management Team with the running of the organisation on their behalf.
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our charity. You will work closely with our Senior Management team to develop and implement strategies that ensure our services are effective, sustainable, and aligned with our mission. Your insights, expertise, and commitment will be instrumental in driving our charity forward and making a real impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are particularly keen to recruit trustees in South Yorkshire who have experience or skills in one or more of the following areas:
- Education Management
- Adult Social Care
- Fundraising Management and Strategy
- Disability and Health experience
Board meetings are held approximately every two months at Smithy Wood Business Park, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 1QN. There are also sub committees which focus on various areas of the charity. The Board is responsible for setting the strategy of Paces Sheffield and guides and supports the Senior Management Team.
If you are interested in applying to join the Paces Trustee Board, please email Kelly Broughton for further information and an application pack at Kelly.Broughton@PacesSheffield.org.uk
Download the Application Form here.
If you are interested in this role, please download the following forms:
Once all forms have been completed, please return them to info@pacessheffield.org.uk.
