Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist School (Local Area) Location: Specialist School in the area Full-time Permanent? HCPC & RCSLT Registration RequiredA specialist school in the local area is seeking a committed Speech and Language Therapist to join its multi-disciplinary team. You'll support children and young people with a range of communication, learning and social-emotional needs, helping shape a whole-school therapeutic provision.As part of a supportive team including psychology, behaviour specialists, teachers and therapy assistants, you'll deliver assessments, intervention and training that make a real difference to students' daily lives.The RoleComplete initial and ongoing speech, language and communication assessmentsProduce clear clinical reports and contribute to EHCP reviewsPlan, deliver and review individualised communication programmesProvide 1:1 and small-group interventions, including social communication workCreate communication aids such as visuals, Social Stories and timetablesSupport a Total Communication approach across the schoolWork collaboratively with staff, families and external agenciesContribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and behaviour support planningProvide supervision and delegate tasks to therapy assistantsSupport use of low- and high-tech AAC/AT systemsMaintain accurate clinical records and ongoing CPDKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceEssentialKnowledge of learning disabilities, Autism, SEMH and trauma-informed practiceUnderstanding of behaviour support and safeguardingStrong communication, organisation and IT skillsAbility to create and deliver integrated therapy plansExperience working with children/young people with SENDExperience working within a multi-disciplinary teamDesirableUnderstanding of EHCP processes and SEND legislationExperience with PMLD/complex needs or challenging behaviourStaff training experience, Makaton/Singalong, accessible resource creationExperience delivering provision mapped to EHCP outcomesRequirementsRegistered with RCSLT and HCPCRecognised Speech and Language Therapy degree (or equivalent)Commitment to RCSLT and HCPC professional standardsWhy Join?Supportive, collaborative multi-disciplinary environmentInfluence whole-school communication practiceAccess to excellent facilities and resourcesStrong commitment to training, supervision and CPDOpportunity to make a meaningful, life-changing impactHow to ApplyIf you're passionate about helping young people communicate, connect and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.All roles require an enhanced DBS check and adherence to safeguarding and equality commitments.