Speech Language Therapist
Midlands – Wolverhampton / Birmingham / Stafford
The role
As the Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
* Provide initial and ongoing assessment of pupils’ speech, language and social communication skills
* Write clear, professional assessment and progress reports for reviews and EHCPs
* Design, implement and review individual communication programmes
* Deliver a mix of direct and indirect therapy – 1:1 and small-group interventions
* Lead and adapt social communication groups across the school
* Create visual supports (e.g. Social Stories, visual timetables, symbol resources)
* Work closely with education staff to embed communication targets into the curriculum
* Promote a “Total Communication” approach across the school
* Provide advice, training and coaching to staff, parents and carers
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and liaise with external professionals as needed
About you
Essential:
* HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist and member of RCSLT
* Recognised degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
* Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities and autism
* Understanding of behaviour support, trauma and the impact of early adverse experiences on communication
* Confident in assessing communication needs and writing therapy plans and reports
* Strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
* Comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable:
* At least one year’s post-graduate paediatric experience with completed NQP competencies
* Experience supporting children/young people with SEMH, PMLD or complex needs
* Familiarity with EHCP processes and provision
* Experience with Makaton/Signalong or other AAC approaches
* Ability to deliver staff training on communication
How to apply
If you are a compassionate, creative Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys working collaboratively to make a tangible difference for children and young people, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply via LinkedIn with your CV and a short note outlining your relevant experience and current notice period. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.