Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)
Wilds Lodge School
Salary: Dependant on experience - FTE £37,760 | Actual: £18,880
Contract type: Permanent, part time, term time only
Hours: 20 hours per week - flexible | to be agreed at interview
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are excited to offer the opportunity for a dynamic and qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our school.
Your new role
We are looking for exceptional people to work with our exceptional learners. As a Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT), you will take on an advanced role within the integrated multidisciplinary therapy team at Wilds Lodge School. Building on your experience, you will provide high-quality speech and language therapy services to children with complex developmental needs, while actively contributing to the development of the speech and language therapy service and team within a supportive educational and therapeutic environment.
This position offers excellent professional development opportunities, together with professional autonomy. We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Main duties:
● Champion the role of speech and language therapy within the school, promoting understanding of communication needs among staff, parents, and caregivers.
● Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based interventions for children and young people with SEMH and SLCN.
● Work collaboratively and communicate complex and sensitive information to a range of stakeholders. Collaborating with other professionals to improve the quality of service.
● Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise your own workload and where appropriate the work of others in the team.
● Maintain up to date evidence-based skills, knowledge and clinical competence.
Essential Requirements:
● A degree in Speech and Language Therapy
● HCPC and RCSLT membership
● Proven ability to independently assess and implement management plans for children with speech and language needs.
● A valid UK driving licence
● Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, with at least 1 year in a paediatric or special education setting (desirable)
● Experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Behavioural issues (desirable)
About Wilds Lodge
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners.
The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.
We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training.
All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.
Desirable experience/qualifications
●GCSE/O'level or equivalent
● You will hold or be willing to undertake a funded NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
● Experience working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (desirable)
● A valid driving licence and business insurance is required
Benefits include:
● Free onsite parking
● Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty
● Company events
● Gym membership
● Access to an employee assistance programme
● Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1
● Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training
● Excellent promotion and career progression
● 10 days sick pay | SSP
● 3 days off paid for time off for dependants
● Enhanced paid family friendly leave
● Pension: 3% Employer, 5% Employee
Our learners are incredibly important to us; if you have a caring nature, you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:
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Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th February 2026.
We do not accept CV's. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff: All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
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