Job Description
Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist School (Local Area)
Location: Specialist School in the area Full-time | Permanent? HCPC & RCSLT Registration Required
A 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 Role
* Complete initial and ongoing speech, language and communication assessments
* Produce clear clinical reports and contribute to EHCP reviews
* Plan, deliver and review individualised communication programmes
* Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions, including social communication work
* Create communication aids such as visuals, Social Stories and timetables
* Support a Total Communication approach across the school
* Work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and behaviour support planning
* Provide supervision and delegate tasks to therapy assistants
* Support use of low- and high-tech AAC/AT systems
* Maintain accurate clinical records and ongoing CPD
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
* Knowledge of learning disabilities, Autism, SEMH and trauma-informed practice
* Understanding of behaviour support and safeguarding
* Strong communication, organisation and IT skills
* Ability to create and deliver integrated therapy plans
* Experience working with children/young people with SEND
* Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Understanding of EHCP processes and SEND legislation
* Experience with PMLD/complex needs or challenging behaviour
* Staff training experience, Makaton/Singalong, accessible resource creation
* Experience delivering provision mapped to EHCP outcomes
Requirements
* Registered with RCSLT and HCPC
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree (or equivalent)
* Commitment to RCSLT and HCPC professional standards
Why Join?
* Supportive, collaborative multi-disciplinary environment
* Influence whole-school communication practice
* Access to excellent facilities and resources
* Strong commitment to training, supervision and CPD
* Opportunity to make a meaningful, life-changing impact
How to Apply
If 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.