Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties? Are you committed to delivering evidence-based, collaborative care within an educational environment? If so, Randstad wants to hear from you! We are seeking a dedicated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team for this role based in Downpatrick. Benefits Competitive pay rate of £15.88 per hour Provisions available from your first day, including part-time, term-time, or compressed hours depending on the requirements of the role. Mileage allowance: Provided for required home visits and domiciliary work. Professional growth: Access to regular clinical supervision, annual appraisals, and support for continued professional development (CPD). Enhanced benefits: Comprehensive holiday package, pension scheme, weekly pay, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Enhanced holiday package & pension Fully funded, ongoing training & development opportunities Weekly pay Free training provided inclusive of E-Learning and face-to-face Free uniform Employee Assistance Programme Access to high street, retail and leisure discounts Requirements Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy recognised by the RCSLT. Current licence to practise and active membership with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). A current full driving licence valid for use in the UK and access to a car on appointment Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role) Knowledge of the Northern Ireland curriculum and an understanding of how communication difficulties impact a pupil's ability to access it. Responsibilities Manage the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical prioritisation of children with a broad range of needs, including ASD, complex disorders, and Developmental Language Disorder. Promote a strong inter-agency approach by working closely with education professionals, parents, and carers. Maintain responsibility for the administrative side of service delivery, including succinct clinical record-keeping and the maintenance of clinical spreadsheets. Plan, deliver, and evaluate training for parents, teachers, and classroom assistants to ensure communication-supportive environments that maximise learning opportunities. Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, and Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) initiatives to assist in the evaluation and development of the service. Adhere to Trust policies, RCSLT professional standards, and Information Governance procedures at all times. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing. Skills: Degree qualified HCPC registered speech and language therapist SALT dysphagia