Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Polmear; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team at Red Moor School. The role involves delivering tailored assessments and interventions for pupils with diverse needs, collaborating with educational staff. Candidates should have significant experience in the field, a recognized degree, and a passion for improving outcomes for children. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years practicing experience at the specialist level in a similar setting.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of approaches relating to neurodivergence and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils.
• Collaborate with the education team and contribute to staff training.
• Manage a speech and language therapy caseload with clinical supervision.

Skills

Exceptional relationship-building skills

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical and judgmental skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Valid and up to date HCPC Registration

Registered member of RCSLT

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career — all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?

Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and be part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development?

Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

Do you want to help develop an enhanced speech and language therapy offer by supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?

Have you considered working for an employer that has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?

Does working 4 days a week with full pay sound appealing? It doesn’t have to be — come and work for Outcomes First Group.

Role

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience).

*Please note – basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (part-time hours may be considered)

Contract: Permanent (term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Momenta Connect supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. Blenheim Schools enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Our Promise

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.

Our Promisedescribes the values we practice and how we work together and behave. It informs behaviours across leaders, teams and individuals.

The role

We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Red Moor School. You will work collaboratively with the education team to deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs. You will operate within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, guiding your practice within an education setting while taking into account the requirements of governing and professional bodies. You will hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with support from your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams uphold a person-centred, empowering approach, keeping the pupils at the forefront. All settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, with pupils heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence and are a leading service provider in the UK. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for the pupils we support.

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT – Red Moor School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school for ages 5-18.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• At least 5+ years practicing experience at the specialist level with this client group in a similar setting
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Experience in multi-disciplinary working across settings, with some responsibility for service and team performance
• Experience in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers
• Experience in developing training and in-person presentations
• Experience in providing professional and clinical supervision
• Experience in taking part in research projects and conducting audits
• Exceptional relationship-building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience in core SaLT practice and familiarity with RCSLT Communication Standards
• Advanced knowledge of approaches relating to neurodivergence, cognitive differences/difficulties and trauma-informed practice

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional rewards and flexible benefits package including:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks
• The option to work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (4DWW). This is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Safeguarding: At Outcomes First Group we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks.

Application note: We reserve the right to close vacancies early. Outcomes First Group is committed to fair, thorough and efficient recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and may require timing variations due to safeguarding checks.

Job Ref: 289977