Overview
This role offers a competitive starting salary of £40,762 for five days a week across 42 weeks of the year, based on a 36 hour working week. Part time opportunities are also available. We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist with 2 years’ experience who would like to develop skills in SLDD, PMLD and Dysphagia, while also having the opportunity to work with a caseload in another area of clinical expertise or interest. The role will involve working 2-3 days a week at Portesbery School with a team of other Therapists and Assistants.
Rewards and Benefits
* 42-week contract, term-time plus an additional flexible 15 days for CPD, project work and supervision activities, plus 10 weeks holiday in non-term time
* Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and enhanced probation support, and termly whole-team study days
* Opportunities to develop management skills with training and support provided
* Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees
* Extensive Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* A generous local government salary-related pension
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development hub with a wealth of resources
Main duties
Your main duties in the role of Speech and Language Therapist will include:
* Clinical decision making in conjunction with school/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 with complex needs requiring a joint multidisciplinary approach, 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
About us
The Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of Surrey’s local offer to support the special educational needs and disabilities of children and young people within mainstream schools and specialist provision. This Service is part of the Inclusion & Additional Needs Team and collaborates with Educational Psychology, Specialist Teachers and SEN teams.
The Surrey SLT service is a large team (over 150) of qualified Therapists and Therapy Assistants. We offer excellent supervision and CPD models plus a rolling in-house training programme and are committed to continuous learning and development. We value our team and were proud to have a Therapist voted in the Surrey Stars Awards as a People\'s Choice recipient.
We work with the RCSLT and Reading University on dysphagia competences linked to student placements. We aim to deliver the right support at the right time through assessment and intervention, equipping families and professionals to support children with SLCN. We offer universal, targeted and specialist support for children and families, including those with EHCPs and those on SEN support following Surrey’s Graduated Response. We also have a specialist dysphagia service and a specialist deaf service.
Details
Date posted: 03 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £40,761 to £43,947 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term-time hours
Reference number: SCC/TP/288098/3788
Job location: Woking, GU21 6JD
Requirements
Qualifications
* A degree in Speech and Language Therapy with a minimum of two years’ experience working as an SLT, with completed NQP competencies
* HCPC and RCSLT registration, with permission to work in the UK
* A valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle
Experience
* A 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
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure may be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer: Surrey County Council
Address: Woking, GU21 6JD
Website: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs
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