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Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) | Alternative Provision | Burnley
Location: Burnley, Lancashire (BB11/BB12 area) Salary: £35,000 - £48,000 per annum (Equivalent to Band 6/7 or UQT/MPS + SEN Allowance) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (Term Time Only available) Start Date: ASAP or September 2026
The Role: Communication as a Catalyst for Change
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist who wants to move beyond the clinic and into the heart of the classroom? Our Alternative Provision (AP) in Burnley is looking for a specialist to join our multi-disciplinary team.
In this unique role, you will act as a Speech and Language Therapist Teacher, embedding communication strategies directly into the curriculum. You will work with young people in Burnley who have complex SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, many of whom have unidentified speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
Key Responsibilities
* Integrated Therapy: Deliver 1:1 and small group therapy sessions that feel like "active learning" rather than "clinical intervention."
* Teacher Collaboration: Upskill our teaching staff in "Communication Friendly" classroom strategies and scaffolded language techniques.
* Assessment & EHCPs: Conduct formal assessments and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for our Burnley pupils.
* Alternative Provision (AP) Specialist: Adapt your clinical expertise to suit a non-traditional educational setting where building trust is the first step to progress.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a practitioner who can navigate the world of Speech and Language Therapy within a teaching environment.
* Qualifications: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC Registration is essential.
* Experience: Previous work within a school, PRU, or Alternative Provision (AP) is highly desirable.
* Communication Guru: Someone who can "speak the language" of both clinicians and educators.
* Burnley Based: A commitment to improving the life chances of young people within the Burnley community.
Why Join Our Burnley AP Team?
* The Best of Both Worlds: The stability of a school calendar (Term Time Only) with the professional challenge of a clinical lead role.
* Innovative Practice: We give you the autonomy to trial new therapeutic interventions without the red tape of a standard NHS setting.
* Professional Development: Access to specialised SEN and SEMH training and external clinical supervision.
* Impact: You will be the key to unlocking a child's ability to express themselves often for the first time. xsngvjr
How to Apply
If you are searching for Speech and Language Therapist jobs in Burnley or SEN Teaching roles in Lancashire, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now: Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience with SLCN in an educational setting to. Closing Date: Ongoing.