Job Title
Lead Clinician - Speech and Language Therapist
Location
New Barn School, Berkshire RG20 8HZ
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract
Permanent (52 weeks)
Key Responsibilities
- Clinically lead the onsite clinical team at New Barn School.
- Hold a therapy caseload and deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, and SEMH needs.
- Focus on meeting the needs of EHCP plans through target‑led, group and individual clinical practice.
- Coordinate the line management of clinical team members.
- Lead service development of the school‑based clinical service in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Regional Clinical Lead.
- Produce clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
- Work independently and dynamically within a growing and developing clinical service.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Valid and up‑to‑date professional registration and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., BPS).
- Experience working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.
- Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.
- Ability to work independently and within a multi‑professional environment.
- Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
- Preferred experience in multi‑professional work within the designated specialty.
Benefits
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support, including first‑class mental health services and physical health checks.
- Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support.
- Discounts, Cycle to Work schemes, electric car purchase scheme, and critical illness cover.
- Access to a wide range of first‑class benefits and insurance options.
Applicants will be subject to social media checks and an enhanced DBS check. The organisation reserves the right to close vacancies early.
