Band 7 SLT: Trauma-Informed School Therapy

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New pay scales

Private healthcare

Professional development funding

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Octavia House Schools is seeking a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our trauma-centred therapeutic education team across Essex, including Great Baddow (primary) and South Woodham (secondary). This full-time role starts on Monday 4 January 2027; robust safeguarding, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a strong emphasis on relationships-first therapy underpin our approach.

You will deliver high-quality therapy, liaise with families and external professionals, and support pupils with

Qualifications

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist with UK registration
• Experience working with pupils with ACEs and SEMH needs
• Strong assessment and therapy planning skills
• Excellent communication with families and professionals

Responsibilities

• Deliver Band 7 level speech and language therapy to pupils across primary and secondary sites
• Provide therapy in classrooms and direct in-class support
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals
• Lead on care planning and reporting for therapies
• Support safeguarding and appropriate checks for staff and pupils

Skills

SLT experience

Trauma-informed practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Octavia House Schools is seeking a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our trauma-centred therapeutic education team across Essex, including Great Baddow (primary) and South Woodham (secondary). This full-time role starts on Monday 4 January 2027; robust safeguarding, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a strong emphasis on relationships-first therapy underpin our approach.

You will deliver high-quality therapy, liaise with families and external professionals, and support pupils with