The South-West Surrey Speech and Language Therapy team is looking for two Therapists, one working in specialist autism schools and the other in SEMH schools and the Youth Justice service. You will work as part of a small team, including Therapists and Assistants, and be supported by a Team Lead with highly specialist skills. This post will combine your other clinical interests, including mainstream or dysphagia work.
The Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of Surrey County Council's local offer to support the special educational needs and disabilities of children and young people within mainstream schools and specialist provision. The Service is part of the Early Intervention, Prevention and Support Service in Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate and works collaboratively with other teams such as Educational Psychology, Specialist Teachers and SEN teams.
Responsibilities
* Clinical decision making in conjunction with school or college staff around the level of support needed to achieve the best possible outcome for the children and young people on your defined caseload.
* Working with Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, setting targets for the children and young people they are supporting, and monitoring the delivery and outcomes of their work.
* Assessment, advice and intervention for children with a range of speech, language and communication needs within your caseload. For children and young people on your caseload who are considered to have complex needs and for whom a joint multidisciplinary approach is essential to achieving the best outcome, you will be supported by your clinical team leader.
* Supporting junior members of the team, line‑managing others and taking on students.
* Contributing to and delivering training for schools and others in the team.
Qualifications
* A degree in Speech and Language Therapy with a minimum of two years' experience working as an SLT with completed NQP competencies.
* Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT, and eligible to work in the UK.
* Working knowledge of the English education system, including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice.
* Experience of supporting and training others, including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students and work experience placements.
* Evidence of a range of evidence‑based interventions used to support children and young people.
* Valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area.
The closing date for this advert is 23:59 on 03.05.2026, but applications will be reviewed as they are received.
This role has a competitive starting salary of £41,955 – £45,244 per annum for five days a week (36 hours), across 42 weeks of the year.
Benefits
* 42‑week contract, including term‑time work, an additional flexible 15 days for CPD, project work and supervision activities, and 10 weeks holiday in non‑term time.
* Belonging to a team of students, therapists and assistants led by a Therapies Manager who is an SLT.
* Comprehensive clinical supervision programme: a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive in‑house training programme, formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and enhanced probation support, termly whole‑team study days, and encouragement to join and attend CENs relating to practice.
* Opportunities to develop management skills by taking on line‑management of assistants or experienced autonomous therapists (NQPs who have completed competencies) and taking students; training and support is provided.
* Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees.
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
* Up to five days of carer's leave per year.
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave.
* A generous local‑government salary‑related pension.
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more.
* Two paid volunteering days per year.
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources.
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