St John's is a dynamic multi-professional and inter-disciplinary organisation.
The school is led by a School Leadership Group which includes the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, Curriculum Manager and School Business Manager. Eighteen teachers including those who are specialist in autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) and multi-sensory impairment (MSI) are class-based and work alongside four Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA). All classes are well supported by a team of Learning Support Assistants (LSA). An up-to-date staff list is available on the school web-site. The school also employs directly or contracts the services of a range of professionals including a Teacher Coach, Speech and Language Therapist, Transitions Manager, Media Technician, Swimming Teacher and Music Therapist. Bedford Borough Council provides professional support in Educational Psychology, Music Therapy, Educational Audiology and Advisers for Sensory Impairment. Social Workers and Connexions Advisers have an ongoing presence at St John's. The Health Service provides professional support in terms of a Special Needs Nursing Team, School Medical Officer, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Community Nursing Team and Wheelchair Services. |