Autism SLT Specialist — Specialist School (Term-Time)

Compass Associates; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Health plan

Regular clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Compass Associates is collaborating with a well-established specialist education and care provider in Wales to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist for a school near New Radnor, North Wales. The role combines direct clinical work with consultation, staff development, and multidisciplinary collaboration, aiming to embed effective communication strategies in daily education and care.

The successful SLT will work 37.5 hours per week, term-time only (41 weeks/year), with potential remote

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Approximately 2–3 years' post-qualification experience or more.
• Experience of providing therapy to children and young people.
• Ability to provide advice, guidance and training to wider staff teams.
• Experience in AAC / high-tech AAC, Makaton or similar communication approaches would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical intervention with pupils aged 4–19.
• Consultation and staff development across settings.
• Deliver staff training and coaching within a multidisciplinary team.
• Embed effective communication strategies within everyday education and care.

Skills

Speech-language therapy

Post-qual experience

Child therapy

Staff training

AAC/Makaton

Tools

AAC tools

Job description

Compass Associates is collaborating with a well-established specialist education and care provider in Wales to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist for a school near New Radnor, North Wales. The role combines direct clinical work with consultation, staff development, and multidisciplinary collaboration, aiming to embed effective communication strategies in daily education and care.

The successful SLT will work 37.5 hours per week, term-time only (41 weeks/year), with potential remote