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AAC Technician - Linden Lodge School
Job Reference randw/TP/55/2854
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The role
30 hours per week
Term-time only (39 Weeks per Year)
Required: September 2021
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Our expanding therapy team is seeking an AAC technician to support and work closely with our speech and language therapy team.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in working with a range of communication technologies (both low tech and high tech) within an SEN environment supporting children and young people with sensory impairment. The candidate will be working with both therapists and the students so will need to be able to communicate effectively with both groups.
You will be joining an integrated team which includes both therapists and education staff. Family partnership working is also a central feature of the provision.
Linden Lodge School an exceptional school with a range of outstanding facilities and resources. We are ambitious for our pupils and want them to receive the highest possible care, support and education.
The children and young people within the school have a range of sensory impairments, including deaf-blindness and additional needs including physical disability, and complex medical needs. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming young peoples’ lives, promoting independence and has a desire to develop their career in a Special School setting.
We can offer you:
- Personalised induction programme
- A positive and supportive team within both Senior Leadership and Therapy
- A staff wellbeing programme which includes:
Employee Assistance programme
- Free local gym membership
- End of term staff awards
- Weekly art and Pilates classes
Linden Lodge School is a very special place to work and staff wellbeing and career progression is very important to us. In addition to our Staff wellbeing programme you will be provided with tailored in-house and external training appropriate to your needs and interests.
If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and developing Special School Therapy team, please contact Senait Goitom, Clinical Lead or Clare Aldridge, Therapy Lead on 0208 7880107 or e-mail Therapy.recruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
You can also download an application and details from the school website: http://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/75/staff-vacancies/cat/7/linden-lodge-school
Completed applications should be emailed to: therapyrecruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing Date: 13 June 2021 (at noon)
Shortlisting: 14 June 2021
Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 June 2021
Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.
Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way,
Wimbledon Park,
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
Headteacher: Deborah Rix