About Redbourn Park Redbourn Park is a specialist organisation supporting children and young people with complex needs, particularly autism, trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
We exist for pupils who have often struggled elsewhere and need more than standard education can offer.
Our work brings together education, therapy, care, and leadership under one clear purpose: to create safe, consistent environments where children can regulate, learn, and succeed.
We are values-driven, relational in our approach, and uncompromising on standards.
Empathy matters herebut so does accountability, structure, and doing what we say we will do.
Everyone at Redbourn Park, regardless of role, shares responsibility for modelling calm, professionalism, and ambition.
We believe people thrive when expectations are clear, relationships are strong, and purpose is sharedand that belief shapes how we work with pupils, families, and each other every day.
About the Role The Consultant Speech and Language Therapist acts as the clinical architect of the schools communication strategy, overseeing complex assessments and ensuring that therapeutic interventions are legally compliant and clinically sound.
The role is essential because it bridges the gap between high-level clinical expertise and daily classroom practice, providing the specialist supervision and evidence-based direction needed to support children with the most complex communication and trauma-related needs.
Communication is often the primary barrier to safety and learning; without a Consultant SLT, the school lacks the specialised "diagnostic lens" required to distinguish between developmental delays, neurodivergent communication styles, and trauma-based mutism.
This role ensures that every childs Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is accurately delivered and that the staff are empowered with the skills to support a Total Communication environment.
Ensuring all therapy delivered by assistants and teachers meets professional standards and legal EHCP requirements.
Key Responsibilities Deliver the core responsibilities of the role to a consistently high standard Take ownership of agreed areas of work and follow tasks through to completion Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders Maintain accurate records and follow organisational policies and procedures Contribute to continuous improvement within the team or organisation Expert Insight: Providing deep-dive assessments for children who are "stuck" or non-verbal, identifying the exact tools (such as AAC devices or sensory-language integration) needed to unlock their potential Upskilling the wider school team so that therapeutic support is embedded into every minute of the school day, not just during isolated therapy sessions Ensuring SALT strategies are delivered correctly and to a high standard Creating and reviewing communication profiles for each child
- detailing key areas of need, support plan and targets Supervising the delivery of support plans and recommended interventions Overseeing and advising on the overarching therapeutic approach as part of a mult-disciplinary team, reporting to the head of childrens services.
Overseeing and advising on the overarching therapeutic approach as part of a mult-disciplinary team, reporting to the head of childrens services.
Skills & Experience Essential : Relevant experience or qualifications for the role Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines Clinical knowledge of AAC Experience with EHCPs and a solid understanding of how to track and report on targets within an Education, Health and Care Plan. xxuwjjq
You must be able to turn clinical data into legal evidence of progress The ability to give constructive and supportive feedback Deep understanding of neurodivergent communication styles and a knowledge of how to best support rather than correct An in-depth knowledge of trauma informed practice and the skill to prioritise emotional safety of communication targets Desirable : Experience in a similar environment or sector Additional advanced training or specialist knowledge relevant to the role Previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary team Strong data management and IT skills relevant to the therapeutic remit.
Personal Attributes Reliable, professional, and accountable Proactive and solution-focused Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team What We Offer Clear expectations and support to do the job well Opportunities for development and progression A professional, values-driven working environment