Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist – Education

Shaftesbury; Holton Heath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaftesbury Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils in a Dorset education setting. The role involves delivering assessments, 1:1/2:1 and group sessions, developing Total Communication approaches, and training staff and families to maximise student outcomes.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating with families and other professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified SLT with experience in educational settings.
• Experience building positive relationships with children and young people.
• Ability to train staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Integrate SLT plans into education with staff training.
• Maintain clinical records and HCPC guidelines.
• Monitor student progress and MDT discussions.
• Perform assessments and use VOCAs; plan interventions.
• Work with ACE Centre and sign language tools.
• Deliver therapy programmes independently.

Skills

SLT qualification

Education setting experience

Relationship building

Staff and family training

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Shaftesbury Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils in a Dorset education setting. The role involves delivering assessments, 1:1/2:1 and group sessions, developing Total Communication approaches, and training staff and families to maximise student outcomes.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating with families and other professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery and safeguarding compliance.