Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at GEMS Metropole Motor City, Dubai, starting in March 2025. The successful candidate will be a skilled professional with clinical experience, passionate about providing high-quality support in a dynamic and inclusive school environment.
As a Speech and Language Therapist at GEMS Metropole, you will primarily focus on delivering clinical support within the Inclusion Department, working with students across multiple year groups. Your key responsibilities will include assessing and supporting students with a range of speech and language difficulties, implementing tailored intervention programmes, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals. This role does not require direct involvement in teaching and learning.

The ideal candidate will have:

A solid and demonstrable background in both clinical and school-based settings, with a minimum of 5 years of experience, including at least 2 years in an inclusion or SEN context. A degree in Speech and Language Sciences, with relevant qualifications such as a Masters or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent along with being eligible or holding a DHA license . Proven clinical experience in supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs, particularly within a paediatric or school environment. Experience using evidence-based approaches such as PECS, Makaton, Colourful Semantics, AAC, SCERTS, and other relevant speech and language assessment tools. The ability to work independently and manage caseloads effectively, delivering tailored interventions and assessments. A commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment for students with diverse needs. The ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals, parents, and school staff to ensure appropriate support for each student.
A valid DHA (Dubai Health Authority) license to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide clinical assessments and interventions for students with speech and language difficulties, including articulation and communication challenges. Implement and monitor evidence-based speech and language programmes, such as PECS, Makaton, Colourful Semantics, AAC, SCERTS, and articulation strategies and techniques. Work closely with teachers, parents, and other specialists to support the development of individualised education plans (IEPs) for students with communication needs. Offer guidance and training to school staff on speech and language strategies and best practices, including articulation techniques. Support students with communication, language development, social interaction, and articulation challenges, focusing on their clinical and therapeutic needs. Regularly monitor and assess progress, adjusting intervention strategies as necessary to ensure the best possible outcomes for each student. Collaborate with other professionals to ensure integrated, holistic support for students across all areas of development.

Skills

Extensive clinical experience in assessing and treating speech and language difficulties, including articulation issues, in children, alongside school-based experience. Familiarity with using speech and language tools such as PECS, Makaton, Colourful Semantics, AAC, SCERTS, and other relevant assessment methods. Fluency in both Arabic and English is highly desirable, supporting communication within our diverse student community. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. A proactive, self-driven approach to delivering high-quality care, with the ability to manage caseloads independently. A commitment to professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and assessment tools.
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - MOTOR CITY

Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Metropole School, located in Motor City in Dubai, opened its doors in September 2014 and has continued to flourish and grow in student number and stature. The school is now open to students from FS1 to Year 13 with an all-through school capacity of 4200 students offering the National Curriculum for England. The school has become well-known for their key areas of success, such as a ... strong community approach to education, highly inclusive school support to strong secondary options at Key Stage 4 and academic and vocational choices at Key Stage 5. In addition, the school has well-equipped classrooms, a highly competitive sports department, a farm, digital media rooms, innovation laboratories, dedicated science labs, music, art rooms and libraries. Students from our Foundation Stage classes have access to attractive indoor and outdoor learning areas to explore and investigate, high quality Information Technology provision and Science provision to develop IT and Science-based literacy, and most recently a language hub to support key language skills across school. In the Primary section, with the use of 1:1 technologies, students and teachers use iPads and interactive whiteboards to enhance learning opportunities where appropriate. The Secondary school continues to develop and grow and has seen the LEAD and skills programme blossom supporting students to make informed decisions and develop their learning and leadership skills. A new focus of personalised pathways is supporting students in their preparation for life after school and their journey towards success. In conclusion, GEMS Metropole School is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) with the School Principal as a BSME Country Rep. This allows both teachers and students alike to continue to grow and develop with the rich traditions of the National Curriculum offerings and align itself with ‘like schools’ across the region and overseas. Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Dubai, UAE GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMY Job Purpose Facilitates and coordinates all administrative and supportive functions to ensure... Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Dubai, UAE GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMY Job Purpose Facilitates and coordinates all administrative and supportive functions to ensure... Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Job Role: Education Career Level: Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Industry: Education Dubai, UAE GEMS DUBAI AMERICAN ACADEMY Job Purpose Facilitates and coordinates all administrative and supportive functions to ensure...