Band 8a Permanent Therapies Lead - Berkshire

Please see details of an exciting role for a permanent Therapies Lead based in Maidenhead, Berkshire

This role is for a Band 8a Therapies Lead and can be either a Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist, and is based in a specialist autism school.

The position is working closely with ABA Therapies

We are looking for a Permanent Band 8a Therapies Lead to work in a full-time role based at a specialist autism school based in Maidenhead.

Salary will be Band 8a Fringe equivalent.

Working in an innovative educational setting dedicated to 130 pupils with complex needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders for ages 4-16 years

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team made up of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Art Therapists aligning them closely with the school’s objectives, ethos, and teaching practices.

This is Permanent Therapies Lead position - Middle Leadership

The successful applicant will have their own clinical caseloads, as well as being responsible for the operational running of therapies at the school, reporting to the Head of Therapies, i.e. Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Art Therapists (Music Therapists, Drama Therapists and Art Therapists) at Forest Bridge School for pupils with complex needs in association with and in addition to Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The Therapies Lead, alongside the Head of Therapies. The Therapies Lead will be a member of the school’s middle leadership team and have 1 day a week of leadership time. The Therapies Lead will spend the equivalent of 4 days a week supporting pupils within their discipline.

We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

We embrace each child’s unique journey through Applied Behaviour Analysis, guided by a profound respect for their individuality, strengths, and the distinct stages of their development. We believe in nurturing a child’s core self, allowing them to express who they are without the need to mask. Our approach is family centred and community oriented, creating a supportive environment that extends beyond our school walls. We delve deeply into understanding each child’s medical, mental health needs, and neurodiverse needs, ensuring our strategies are tailored specifically to them.

We operate on a foundation of transparency and mutual respect, valuing the dignity of every child.

Our vision is to be a leading provider of education for children and young adults with autism, combining ABA, evidence-based therapy, and effective personalised curriculums to enable pupils to fulfil their potential, prepare for adulthood, and lead happy lives.

Please feel free to reach for more information to [email protected]