Package Description: To protect our autistic pupils and young adults within the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks. Join Us as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential. About the School Helen Allison School is a welcoming and inclusive independent National Autistic Society day school. We cater for children on the autism spectrum aged 5-19 who have an Education, Health and Care plan. We are a small school that can take up to 83 pupils and on average has around 6 pupils per class. Helen Allison School has been recognised with Beacon Status following Autism Accreditation and Good with Outstanding features from OFSTED. About the Role We are seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join our transdisciplinary team at Helen Allison School. You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, neuroaffirming, evidence-informed Speech and Language Therapy service for autistic children and young people with diverse communication profiles and associated needs. What You’ll Do To undertake assessment, formulation, and planning for a caseload of pupils, using a strengths-based, functional, and neuroaffirming approach. To develop and contribute to reports, programmes, and Communication Profiles to inform Annual Reviews and other statutory and clinical processes as required. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-informed practice and appropriate outcome measures. What We’re Looking For We are looking for a Speech & Language Therapist who: Is HCPC registered and a member of the RCSLT Has experience (or a strong interest) in working with autistic children and young people Is committed to neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and evidence-informed practice Click here for the Job Description This role is a, permanent contract (35 hours per week) with 12 weeks paid holiday a year, which must be taken within the existing school holidays for your school. This is to ensure our pupils receive the continuous support they require while at school. What we can offer you Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme. Training – Great induction and training, including autism training. Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple). Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff. Life Assurance – 2x your base salary. Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance,holiday trading, enhanced pension. Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling. Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends. Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts. About our application process When you write your supporting statement: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role. Give examples if you can. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders. Important Information Agencies need not apply. Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.