Band 7 SLT – Trauma-Informed Education

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Professional development funding

Job summary

Octavia House Schools in Essex is seeking a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our trauma-centred education team across Great Baddow and South Woodham. You will deliver specialist therapy, work closely with classrooms, families and external professionals, and contribute to a seamless therapy offer aligned with our ACE-focused approach.

The role is full-time with a starting date from 2 November 2026, offering competitive pay (£48,000–£53,000 plus £3k leadership allowance) and strong

Qualifications

• Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist with experience in trauma-centred therapeutic education.
• Experience working with pupils with ACEs, SEMH needs, SEND.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom colleagues and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain seamless therapeutic, relationships-first therapy offer.
• Provide therapy support in class and support learning.
• Liaise with colleagues and external professionals.
• Be a key contact for families regarding therapy.
• Ensure coherent internal reporting for all therapies.

Skills

SLT

Therapy delivery

Family liaison

Classroom support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Octavia House Schools in Essex is seeking a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our trauma-centred education team across Great Baddow and South Woodham. You will deliver specialist therapy, work closely with classrooms, families and external professionals, and contribute to a seamless therapy offer aligned with our ACE-focused approach.

The role is full-time with a starting date from 2 November 2026, offering competitive pay (£48,000–£53,000 plus £3k leadership allowance) and strong