Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybride; GBP 40 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

New pay scales

Private healthcare package (Vitality)

Professional development support

Career progression opportunities

Résumé du poste

Octavia House Schools in Essex is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils with ACEs and SEMH needs at a trauma-centred primary school in Great Baddow. This part-time role starts on 04/01/2027 or sooner, with permanent contract and rolling interviews.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver therapy, support learning in class, and liaise with families and external professionals, while maintaining a clear internal reporting system and access to ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist position at a trauma-centred school.
• Experience delivering speech and language therapy to pupils with ACEs and SEMH needs.

Responsabilités

• Ensure seamless therapy offer and collaborate with classrooms.
• Provide in-class therapeutic support and assist learning.
• Liaise with colleagues and external professionals.
• Be the main contact for families regarding therapy and coordinate with external pros.
• Maintain a coherent internal reporting system for all therapies.

Connaissances

SLT Band 6

Child-focused therapy

Trauma-informed practice

Description du poste

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Interviews taking place on a rolling basis

At Octavia House Schools, we have a passionate team delivering high quality trauma-centred therapeutic education, supporting and building relationships with pupils who have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as other associated special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Octavia House schools have been leading the way in therapeutic education since 2012. Recent Independent School Inspectorate's routine and material change inspections of our London and Essex schools were successful and highlighted a rare significant strength. This is in addition to our previous outstanding Ofsted reports which demonstrate the strength of our provision across all sites and the success of our specialist therapeutic approach.

We have a unique & exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to make a genuine difference in our pupils' lives across in trauma-centred therapeutic primary school, in Great Baddow, Essex.

We are seeking an experienced specialist to join our team on a part-time basis. We would like to welcome applications from professionals who are available to on Monday 4th January 2027 (or sooner!)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring the seamless therapeutic, relationships-first, therapy offer is maintained; collaborating with colleagues in classrooms and offering effective therapy programmes
• Readily providing therapeutic support in class, maintaining visibility and supporting learning
• Liaising with colleagues and external professional
• Being a key point of contact for families in relation to therapy, supporting and collaborating with external professionals as required.
• Ensure that a coherent, consistent internal reporting system is adhered to for all therapies

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OHS:

• New, highly-competitive pay scales
• An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model.
• Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications.

Early applications are encouraged.

Information about the School

Our teachers and therapists 'work as one'. We are specialists in education and therapy for pupils who have suffered adverse childhood experiences. Our schools provide an ambitious curriculum, designed to give pupils the knowledge and 'cultural capital' they need to succeed in modern British society. As well as getting the therapy they need, pupils study a range of national curriculum subjects.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Lauren Walters
High Street, Great Baddow
Essex, CM2 7HH Telephone: [phone] opt 4
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