Communication Practitioner (Speech and Language Therapy Assistant)
Communicate are seeking a Communication Practitioner (Speech and Language Therapy Assistant) to work in the Blackpool area.
The successful candidate will support Early Years (EY) settings to enhance the communication opportunities for young children within a nursery environment. The role will include coaching EY practitioners to use (1) WellComm screening assessments and follow the local referral pathways (2) ICAN Early Talk strategies and (3) ICAN Early Talk Boost interventions. All whilst working with partners like the SEND team, Better Start and the NHS staff to support Communication for Life.
Salary: £18,813 – £20,795 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Location: Blackpool
Essential requirements of the post:
- Commitment to Communicate’s mission, vision and values
- Respect for confidential information
- Experience of communicating with young children and their families
- Experience of working within an Early Years setting
- Level 3 in education related course
- Experience of using Microsoft office, including Outlook, Teams
- Enhanced DBS applied for by Communicate following appointment
Desirable requirements (not essential as training can be provided)
- Level 3 in supporting Speech, Language and Communication
- Experience delivering ICAN Early Talk Boost
- Experience using the WellComm screening assessment and intervention
- Experience using Zoom
- Drivers licence and car
Equality and diversity is hugely important to Communicate, and applications are welcomed from talented people from all experiences and perspectives.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wed 25th November 2020
Interviews have been scheduled for Week beginning 30th November either on Zoom or at the Blackpool Enterprise Centre, Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EW.
Reference ID: CP 2020