The Unicorn School
Oxfordshire
£47,000 - £47,050 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 October 2025
Job overview
The Unicorn School is a happy and flourishing school for pupils aged 7 to 18 years. The school currently has a team of over 80 members of staff for 139 children. The well-being of our pupils is at the heart of our ethos. Our class sizes are small, and pupils and subject teachers are well supported by a highly qualified team of specialist teachers.
We have a vacancy for a skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist, either full or part-time, to join our dedicated and supportive inter-disciplinary team, who support the best outcomes for the students through holistic and integrated programmes. You will work alongside another Speech and language Therapist in addition to a Speech and Language Therapy assistant and school staff implementing 1:1 and group SLT input. You will provide a range of intervention including individual and group therapy sessions, support and train parents and staff along with universal level provision. You will be offered relevant training, support and supervision. The main focus of the role will be to assess and support the students holistic communication needs, facilitating in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupils, ensuring they make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
The role will involve:
* Managing a caseload and work with autonomy and independence.
* Participating as an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Undertaking appropriate formal and informal assessment, with a focus on the holistic needs of the student.
* Providing therapeutic interventions independently for a range of Speech and Language related difficulties including, but not exclusive to: Developmental Language Disorder, Autism, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, Phonological disorders, Dyspraxia, and Stammering.
The successful candidate will:
* Have a SaLT degree/Qualification.
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* MRCSLT Registration
* Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Good assessment & organisational skills
* Experience of health & social care policy / local & national agendas as they relate to disabled people
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Passionate about supporting children with communication difficulties.
You will join a supportive staff team where teamwork, flexibility and a positive personality are essential attributes.
Safeguarding
The Unicorn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. As a SaLT, you will be expected to:
Work in line with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, as well as relevant statutory guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent)
Collaborate with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to ensure the best interests of students are promoted, including sharing concerns where necessary
Maintain a vigilant and proactive approach to identifying and responding to potential safeguarding issues
Participate in regular safeguarding training to keep your knowledge and understanding up to date
Promote a culture of safeguarding and student welfare throughout your work at the school
For more details and an application pack, please visit the vacancies page on our website:
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the advert early, if we find a suitable candidate.
Start date: January or Easter 2025 depending on availability
Closing date: 17th October 2025
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About The Unicorn School
The Unicorn School
20 Marcham Road, Abingdon
Oxfordhsire
OX14 1AA
United Kingdom
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