Job Description
Speech and Language Therapist Contract: Full time, permanent (52 weeks) Salary: £33,000 to £46,000 per annum Location: Based in Thatcham, Berkshire We're looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist education and care provider in Thatcham, Berkshire, on a permanent basis. This organisation offers education and residential care for autistic children and young people with complex needs, aged between 5 and 25 years. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of autistic young people with complex needs, including assessment, implementation, and review of therapy input to ensure measurable progress.
Use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret findings from both standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify communication strengths and needs. Contribute to the annual review process by providing high-quality written reports, reviewing EHCP targets, and attending annual review meetings (as required). Support the Head of Therapy in collecting evidence of SaLT impact, including assessment data, case studies, and feedback from staff and families.
Requirements: Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC registration. Experience working with young people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs. Strong clinical reasoning skills for assessment and intervention planning.
Experience managing a caseload as a qualified Speech a...