Band 6/7 Speech & Language Therapist – Permanent – Chester

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Chester is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated team. The role involves working with children with complex needs, providing tailored therapy, and collaborating with educators to enhance communication outcomes. Offering full-time and permanent employment, this position supports professional development and includes various staff benefits.

Benefits

50% reimbursement of parking costs

Comprehensive training programme

Access to WeCare services

Pension scheme

Technology access appropriate for role

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with autism and complex learning disabilities.
• Skilled in AAC tools and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a trans-disciplinary team for pupil needs.
• Advise on speech, language, and communication development.
• Assess and support AAC tool use.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication development

AAC support

Education

HCPC registered

Experience with children and young people with autism

Experience supporting AAC solutions

Job description

Role: Speech & Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Chester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00 – £52,000.00 per annum

The AHP team at Pulse is seeking a dynamic and experiencedSpeech & Language Therapist to lead our dedicated team in Chester. We are a special education school located in the heart of Chester, catering to 108 pupils aged 4-19 years with complex autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to deliver bespoke therapy tailored to each pupil’s unique needs. We offer flexible working hours from 9am to 5pm, with the option to work longer hours for an early Friday finish.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

You will collaborate as part of a trans-disciplinary team to ensure each pupil’s needs are understood, accurately planned for, and closely monitored. You will advise teaching staff on pupils’ speech, language, and communication development to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will provide both direct and indirect therapy for individuals and groups of pupils. You will assess pupils’ needs for and use of evidence-based alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) tools, including signing, communication books, and voice output communication aids. You will contribute to the development of positive behaviour support plans, working closely with behaviour analysts, class teachers, and other team members. You will participate in annual reviews and EHCP reporting.

What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist:

• HCPC registered.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting AAC use, including both low and high-tech solutions.

What’s in it for you:

• Excellent continued learning and development opportunities.
• 50% reimbursement of parking costs.
• Comprehensive suite of staff benefits, including a pension scheme.
• Access to technology appropriate for your role.
• Comprehensive staff training programme.
• Access to WeCare, a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, fitness programme, and more.
• Access to the MediCash programme for wellbeing benefits.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.