Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist Banding: Band 6 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Start Date: ASAP Duration: Permanent Salary: £36,507 – £44,103 per annum (including paid school holidays) excellent benefits Working Hours: Full-time (part-time applications also considered) A valued client is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join their team at Avon Park School in Rugby. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a specialist setting that has recently been rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is known for its transformational impact on young people. Check out this video on what life as a Speech and Language Therapist at Witherslack Group is like! Key Responsibilities The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently recognised by parents, carers, and professionals. The school’s ability to connect and engage with pupils stems from its strong ethos of “high expectations and aspirations for every child,” which recently contributed to its Outstanding rating by Ofsted. Clinicians at the school play a vital role within one of the most integrated models in SEND. Across the client’s network of specialist schools and children’s homes, they deliver exceptional levels of clinical support, both in expertise and scope. The young people supported often present with complex needs, including developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, the Speech & Language Therapist will support educational and residential colleagues in creating therapeutic living and learning environments. Based on clinical assessment and formulation, the therapist will provide individualised interventions and engage directly with young people. The role also involves assessing mental health needs and recommending appropriate interventions through personalised care plans. Building strong rapport is essential to delivering effective counselling and providing meaningful feedback on progress. What's in it for you For your hard work and commitment, they reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With them, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: Training : A full induction and on the job training Holiday : You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays days holiday including bank holidays Clinical Development : If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, they provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits : meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out their benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out their schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within their living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You’ll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220 strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Here’s a few things they’ll need from you: Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to engage and deliver therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Need experience of supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure they are being provided with clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer. Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. How to Apply If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position, or simply wish to discuss other opportunities we have available, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below. Reasonable Adjustments If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents of countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List .