Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist - Autism/LD

Linq Recruitment Specialists; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist to deliver therapy services to children with learning disabilities and autism across multiple school sites in Stoke-on-Trent. Candidates must have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration. Strong skills in AAC and experience working with children are essential. If interested, please send your CV directly to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language therapy services to children.
• Conduct assessments and develop therapy plans.
• Provide direct and indirect interventions.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Attend annual reviews and case conferences.

Skills

Experience working with children with autism

Strong understanding of AAC

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist - Autism/LD

Across multiple school sites – Stoke on Trent. Paid via Ltd Company.

Employment type: Contract

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Strong understanding of AAC, social communication approaches, and alternative teaching methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple school sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy services to children with LD and ASC in specialist education settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised therapy plans in collaboration with school staff and families.
• Provide direct and indirect interventions, including group and 1:1 therapy, classroom strategies, and training for teaching staff.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including teachers, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and support staff.
• Contribute to and attend annual reviews, EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) meetings, and other relevant case conferences.
• Provide written reports and therapy programmes tailored to individual educational and communication needs.
• Support the development of total communication environments within the school settings.

To be considered, apply now or send your CV directly to [e-mail]