Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

National Autistic Society; Thurnscoe; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Flexible Benefits

Support & EAP

Mindfulness

Zusammenfassung

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the transdisciplinary team at Robert Ogden School in Thurnscoe. You will deliver neuroaffirming SLT for autistic pupils, embedding strategies into everyday school life to improve communication and participation.

The role focuses on supporting learning access, partner collaboration, and aligning therapy with each pupil’s strengths and needs. A safeguarding-first approach underpins all practice.

Qualifikationen

• HCPC registered and RCSLT member are essential.
• Experience with autistic children is preferred or strongly encouraged.
• Commitment to neuroaffirming, strengths-based, evidence-informed practice.

Aufgaben

• Deliver speech and language therapy assessment, intervention, advice and review for pupils with diverse communication needs.
• Contribute to a high-quality, neuroaffirming therapy service for autistic children and young people.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to embed communication strategies in daily routines and learning.

Kenntnisse

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

Experience with autistic children

Neuroaffirming approach

Collaborative working

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Reflective practice

Jobbeschreibung

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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Reference nationalautisticsociety/TP/1646/633

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Thurnscoe

Closing Date:

26/11/2026

Job Introduction

To protect our autistic pupils and young adults within the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Join Us as a Speech and Language Therapist

At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.

About the School
At Robert Ogden School, we provide a safe, caring, and friendly environment. Our buildings are large, bright, and designed to below-arousal.

Our Inclusive Learning Hub supports pupils with complex needs in a calm, non-confrontational way. Every pupil follows an individualised curriculum.

About the Role

We are seeking aSpeech and Language Therapist to join our transdisciplinary team at Robert Ogden School. You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, neuroaffirming, evidence-informed Speech and Language Therapy service for autistic children and young people with diverse profiles and associated needs.

This role focuses on supporting communication, interaction, participation, and access to learning, reducing barriers to engagement, and helping to create inclusive, communication-friendly learning environments. You will work collaboratively with education staff, families, and other professionals to ensure that speech and language therapy is embedded within everyday school practice and aligned with each pupil’s strengths, needs, and aspirations.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver speech and language therapy assessment, intervention, advice, and review for pupils with a range of communication needs and neurodevelopmental profiles.
• Contribute to a high-quality, neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and evidence-informed therapy service for autistic children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, families, and other professionals to embed communication strategies within everyday routines, learning, and the wider school day.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who:

• Is HCPC registered and a member of RCSLT
• Has experience (or a strong interest) in working with autistic children and young people
• Is committed to neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and evidence-informed practice
• Enjoys collaborative, transdisciplinary working
• Has strong communication, organisational, and reflective practice skills
• Is motivated, compassionate, and committed to improving outcomes for pupils and families

Whether you are developing your specialist autism experience or bringing established expertise, you will be supported through supervision, CPD, and a strong team culture.

This role is a permanent contract (35 hours per week) with 12 weeks paid holiday a year, which must be taken within the existing school holidays for your school. This is to ensure our pupils receive the continuous support they require while at school.

What we can offer you

• Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• BlueLight Card– Eligibility for discounts.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.