Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist – Permanent – Walsall

Pulsejobs.com; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment service seeks a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist for a specialist school in Walsall. This full-time role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic support to children with complex needs, ensuring an inclusive and effective learning environment. Join a rewarding team that values positive impacts on young lives while receiving comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays including bank holidays

Clinical learning and development programs

Flexible benefits options

Access to wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for appointments

Beautiful school facilities

Referral bonus of £2,000

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to children.
• Confident and proactive in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for children with SEMH and autism.
• Develop individualized therapy plans.
• Provide consultation and training to educational teams.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Role: Speech & Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Walsall
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,617 – £43,027 per annum

The AHP team at Pulse is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our team at an independent, specialist day school in Walsall. Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Our purpose-built, brand new, state-of-the-art school caters primarily to children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16.

Role Overview:

As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will support educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments. Based on clinical assessment and formulation, you will offer individualized interventions and engagement to our young people.

Our Speech & Language Therapists work collaboratively within our schools and children’s homes, ensuring that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care, and support we offer. You will provide consultation, workshops, training, and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

You will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized therapy plans for children with SEMH issues and autism. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to create therapeutic environments, providing consultation and training to staff. You will engage with children to promote communication skills and adapt approaches to meet diverse needs. You will participate in professional development, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with policies. You will advocate for children’s needs, support families, and foster a positive, inclusive environment.

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

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Specialist with proven skills and experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people with complex needs.
• Experience in supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments.
• Confident, engaging, and effective model, guide, leader, and trainer.
• Highly organized and proactive.
• Committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people.

What you will get:

• Training:Full induction and on-the-job training.
• Holiday:Full school holidays including bank holidays.
• Clinical Development:Leading programme of clinical learning and development.
• Flexible Benefits:Options to increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance.
• Wellbeing:Access to wellbeing tools, advice, and employee assistance.
• Medical Cover:Claim back costs for opticians or dentist appointments and enjoy high-street discounts.
• Working Environment:Beautiful facilities in our schools.
• Referral Bonus:£2,000 bonus for recommending a friend.

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.