Senior Speech and Language Therapist

RGH-Global Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic school team. This role involves providing essential SLT services to children with speech, language, and communication needs, as well as learning disabilities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting best practices and delivering tailored interventions. With opportunities for career development and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives while promoting a healthy work-life balance. If you are passionate about helping children thrive, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive team

Opportunities to shape services

Attractive salary depending on experience

Flexible hours for work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with children having complex needs and multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide SLT services for children aged 3-19 with SLCN and complex needs.
• Support best practices and undertake assessments within the school.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)

Communication Skills

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Assessment Skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Communication Boards

Signing

Job description

Position: Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Bolton

Role: Permanent

Salary: £36,000 - £52,000 (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Due to movement and growth within the team, our client is looking for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join their school team. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team within a school, the successful candidate will provide SLT services for children aged 3-19 with SLCN, learning disabilities and/or complex needs.

The Role:

The successful candidate will support universal best practice within the school as a whole, undertake assessments and deliver interventions directly and through others. Depending on the skills, experience and motivation of the candidate, the role may involve supervising junior SLTs and SLTAs.

Requirements:

1. Three or more years experience working as an SLT.
2. Experience working with children who have complex needs, their families and the Multi-agency team.
3. Experience of using AAC including signing and Communication Boards.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

1. A supportive team.
2. Opportunities to shape the services.
3. An attractive salary depending on experience.
4. Hours that suit your needs and promote a work-life balance.
5. Career development opportunities, including training and supervision to develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments etc.