Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Chertsey – Surrey
Licences required
* HCPC
Education
* Bachelor's degree (required)
Full job description
Salary: £39,418 - £43,404 – subject to annual pay review
Generous annual leave: 10 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent contract, 35 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods used flexibly across the year; we would consider part time
Role Overview:
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs. You will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologist and Occupational Therapists who all offer our pupils a fully integrated approach to our children’s education, communication skills and overall health and wellbeing.
We work closely with our residential team and Speech and Language UK’s onsite Assessment Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our students, while advancing your own professional expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a specialist caseload of children with severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs within the school.
* Conduct detailed assessments, including differential diagnosis and implementing tailored therapy programs.
* Deliver innovative therapy, using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop and monitor Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews.
* Participate in pre-admission assessments and help shape each pupil’s personalized development plan.
* Work autonomously, contributing to research and curriculum development to advance therapeutic practices.
What we are looking for:
* Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC.
* A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree.
* Minimum 2 years of experience working with a paediatric caseload, preferably in a school setting.
* Expertise in speech, language, and communication needs, with knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, AAC, and dysphagia.
* A creative, reflective practitioner who’s committed to professional development and enjoys working autonomously and collaboratively.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* UK visa sponsorship
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* paediatric caseload: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC membership (required)
Work Location: In person