Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational services provider in Slough is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team at Upton Grange School. In this role, you will deliver tailored assessments and interventions to support students with various needs, collaborating with educational staff. The ideal candidate will have an appropriate degree, HCPC registration, and a passion for innovative practices that enhance student outcomes. A range of training and wellbeing benefits are offered.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings.
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.

Skills

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills

Good time management and organisational skills

Experience in engaging with individuals with complex communication profiles

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Upton Grange School – Berkshire SL3 7LR

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE (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 8.30-16.

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

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

The role:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Upton Grange school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will 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 work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria:

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1-2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting.
• Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
• Some experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable:

• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication
• ASD experience

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 offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

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

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.