In addition to supporting students to thrive academically, we enable our students to flourish on a personal level. Understanding values such as morality, respect, leadership, perseverance, and empathy will help them succeed in the adult world. Other important life skills we embed include the ability to make informed decisions, teamworking and knowing the difference between right and wrong.

Our activities aim to develop proficiency socially, academically and emotionally. We define competence as having the tools to master different situations and scenarios, for example managing one’s emotions, knowing a topic inside-out, or being able to communicate feelings effectively.

Empowering students with confidence in their own abilities and worth is a crucial driver of the Cavendish curriculum. Our confidence model covers four elements: communication, independence, responsibility, self-awareness.

Recognising and nurturing our students’ innate creativity is a vital part of our approach. Building creative skills feature strongly in the curriculum, for example by supporting students to broaden their thinking so they recognise more than one solution to a given challenge. Another desirable outcome is the ability to capture and break down a broad creative concept into manageable blocks to help our students realise their creative visions.

Students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting often thrive in an outdoor environment. Experiencing success helps them realise what they can achieve when they challenge themselves. Learning outside the classroom inspires young minds and takes many forms, for example studying academic subjects on the farm or at forest school. Our adventure and residential trips are designed to build confidence while away from home; they also encourage teamwork, resilience and problem solving. Sport and physical activity as education complements the mental health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in outdoors.

Our academic, co-curricular and pastoral provision is complemented by a fully integrated programme of therapeutic and specialist support. This includes access to subject specialists, therapists, counsellors, and support workers. Our small classes guarantee high levels of personal attention from specially trained and empathetic teaching and support staff. We focus on each student’s areas of strength and interest, and tailor their learning accordingly. Sophisticated assistive technologies are available to help students achieve their best work.

We work closely with our students to help them understand and appreciate their unique learning profiles. This empowers each student to embrace, celebrate and value the attributes that make them unique. Through carefully crafted PSHE programmes, we bring important topics to life and call upon expert speakers to share insights. We focus on achieving independence as adults and offer students access to varied and bespoke life skills input. This might include travelling safely, handling money, cooking, personal care, and social skills. We also have opportunities for work placements that are meaningful, relevant, and sustained. ​

Our schools and colleges offer access to a wide range of subject choices and qualification levels, carefully chosen to align with each student’s strengths. This approach allows every student to progress and achieve, regardless of their starting point with us. The transformation of our students takes place on a foundation of outstanding empathy and support, plus the rebuilding of self-confidence and the celebration of individual achievements, large and small. The focus is not solely on academic results, we want our students to prepare for life beyond our doors. For this reason, we also offer support in areas such as fitness, health, nutrition, resilience, and mental wellbeing.

Location: Burlington House School Job type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year Start date: September 2024 Apply by: 23 August 2024 Description: Burlington House School is a successful Independent school for children with Dyslexia and associated SpLDs. We are looking for a talented, flexible and enthusiastic PA who can take on a range of responsibilities in our Senior School. The Burlington House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Location: Chelsea Hall School Description: In this role, you’ll provide Speech and Language Therapy to Chelsea Hall students. You’ll deliver therapy and education programmes based on pupils’ individual needs, including the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of support programmes; and the delivery and assessment of pupil interventions in and outside of school. In collaboration with caregivers and teaching staff, you’ll provide speech and language targets for integration into the curriculum as part of each student’s IEP. You’ll also deliver regular assessments and progress reports, and participate in appraisals and clinical and management supervision as and when required. In addition to your responsibilities as a therapist, you’ll contribute to and support all aspects of school life, helping with safeguarding both on the school premises and during school outings and other activities. ​ Essential qualifications and experience: HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist Experience in paediatric SaLT Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SpLD, and experience in this environment and and commitment to safeguarding children Knowledge of relevant risk management, health & safety, and child protection practices Desirable experience: Experience in a school-based setting Experience implementing behavioural support strategies Experience structuring clear care plans, based on best practice Experience to identify strengths and development and training needs, relating to your own caseload To apply, send a completed application form to anushka.juliet@chelseahallschool.com. If you're looking to be sponsored via the Cavendish Recruitment Programme, please specify this in your email.

Location: Heathermount School Contract type: Part Time Salary: (FTE £35,392 to £42,618 per annum) DOE Actual Salary- £22,409 to £25,570.79 Hours: 24 hours per week, Three days per week, 39 weeks per year. Start date: ASAP Closing date: 22nd August 2024 Description: We are looking to appoint a part-time (3 days a week) Speech and Language Therapist who is enthusiastic, keen to learn, innovative and would fit in well with a well-established Speech and Language team. Our team of education and therapy staff help to provide a high-quality educational experience for our young people and a professional and extensive CPD programme for all staff. As a Speech and Language Therapist at Heathermount school, you will be an integral part of our dynamic on-site therapy team dedicated to building the confidence of students and preparing them for life. Our therapy team provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational therapy, and Clinical Psychology. As an autonomous professional working within our therapy team, you will help to provide a high-quality educational experience for our young people. Alongside the lead SALT, you will deliver therapy, train others, and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own clinical skills. You will contribute to service-specific projects and could follow through your own ideas with the support of the experienced lead SALT. You will need an HCPC recognised speech and language degree. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with complex speech, language, and communication needs. You will work closely with families, peers, and professionals in the educational setting. If you are enthusiastic, keen to learn and share our commitment to maximising every child’s potential, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Yarrow Heights School Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: January 2025 Apply by: 13th September 2024 Description: This vacancy presents a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of Yarrow Heights School, a highly regarded and successful SEN provision, dedicated to providing an inspired, stimulating, and caring environment. Yarrow Heights School is a 130 role, local authority funded, SEN day school for children aged 7-19, most of whom are able learners with an EHCP and a diagnosis with ASC/SEMH and associated needs. Yarrow Heights provides its pupils with a lively, creative, forward-thinking, and open-minded academic community equipped with excellent facilities for all subjects and activities. To request an application form please contact hannah.cramp@yarrowheights.com Closing date for applications is: Friday 13th September 2024 Shortlisting through informal discussions with members of SLT will occur with the opportunity to visit Yarrow Heights School on request. Formal interviews will be held in person on Thursday 26th September 2024. Start date for this role will be January 2025, or sooner.

Contract: Full-time and part-time roles available (both for term-time only, ~37 weeks per year) Location: The role is based in Central London and Croydon Salary: Band 6/7 equivalent Description: In this role, you’ll deliver therapy and education programmes based on pupils’ individual needs at AHS. This will include preparation, delivery, and evaluation of support programmes, and delivery and assessment of pupil interventions in and outside of school. You’ll also deliver regular assessments and progress reports, and participate in appraisals and clinical and management supervision as and when required. In addition, you’ll contribute to and support all aspects of school life, helping with safeguarding both on the school premises and during school outings and other activities. Essential qualifications and experience Qualified OT HCPC registration Experience working with SEN children Please email hr@abingdonhouseschool.co.uk for an application pack if you'd like to apply for this role.

Location: Chelsea Hall School Description: In this role, you’ll provide Occupational Therapy support to Chelsea Hall students. This will include the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of support programmes, and delivery and assessment of pupil interventions in and outside of school. You’ll deliver regular assessments and progress reports, and participate in appraisals and clinical and management supervision as and when required. In addition to your responsibilities as a therapist, you’ll contribute to and support all aspects of school life, helping with safeguarding both on the school premises and during school outings and other activities. Essential qualifications and experience: ​ HCPC Registration Experience in paediatric Occupational Therapy Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SpLD, and experience in this environment and and commitment to safeguarding children Knowledge of relevant risk management, health & safety, and child protection practices Desirable experience: Experience in a school-based setting Experience implementing behavioural support strategies Experience structuring clear care plans, based on best practice Experience to identify strengths and development and training needs, relating to your own caseload To apply, send a completed application form to anushka.juliet@chelseahallschool.com. If you're looking to be sponsored via the Cavendish Recruitment Programme, please specify this in your email.

Location: Heathermount School Contract type: Part-time Salary: From £43,743.00 to £57,349.00 FTE per annum, depending on experience (Actual Salary- £17,497.20 to £22,939.60) Hours: 16 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Start date: 1st September 2024 Closing date: 22nd August 2024 ​ Description: We would like to appoint a part-time Clinical Psychologist to work as an integral part of our dynamic on site multidisciplinary therapy team dedicated to building the confidence of students and preparing them for life. Our therapy team provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Clinical Psychology. As an autonomous professional working within our therapy team, you will help to provide a high-quality educational experience for our young people. Alongside the Lead therapist, you will deliver therapy, train others, and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own clinical skills. You will contribute to service specific projects and could follow through your own ideas with the support of the experienced therapy team. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with complex needs. You will work closely with families, peers, and professionals across the education setting. If you share our commitment to maximising every child’s potential we would love to hear from you.

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