Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Prior's Court Foundation; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized therapy organization in Thatcham is looking for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist. This role involves leading therapy practices, managing caseloads of autistic young people, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience working with complex needs. The position promotes a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee Recognition Schemes

Access to Flexible Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience managing caseloads as a qualified SALT.
• Ability to use assessment findings to develop therapy programmes.
• Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Speech and Language Therapy practices.
• Manage a caseload of autistic young people with complex needs.
• Provide specialist intervention using evidence-based therapy approaches.

Skills

Experience working with autistic young people

Managing a caseload

Use of clinical reasoning skills

Mentoring or coaching others

Education

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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Prior's Court Foundation

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Thatcham, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Prior's Court is looking to engage a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy team. We are looking for an experienced and qualified Senior SaLT who has previously managed a caseload, and demonstrated experience working with autistic young people or people with complex needs/challenging behaviours.

We are very proud to say that following our most recent Ofsted inspection, we have been graded 'Outstanding' in all five areas of inspection. The following comments were made relating to the onsite therapy teams -

• The highly adept therapeutic input and patrol care that pupils receive here have a profoundly positive impact.
• A sense of calm and focus pervades each classroom, and disruptions to learning are very rare. This is because staff, supported by the expert therapeutic and nursing team, create the optimal sensory, physical and communication environment.

Please note: A full UK driving licence is required due to our location.

Prior's Court is looking to engage a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy team. We are looking for an experienced and qualified Senior SaLT who has previously managed a caseload, and demonstrated experience working with autistic young people or people with complex needs/challenging behaviours.

We are very proud to say that following our most recent Ofsted inspection, we have been graded 'Outstanding' in all five areas of inspection. The following comments were made relating to the onsite therapy teams -

The highly adept therapeutic input and patrol care that pupils receive here have a profoundly positive impact.

A sense of calm and focus pervades each classroom, and disruptions to learning are very rare. This is because staff, supported by the expert therapeutic and nursing team, create the optimal sensory, physical and communication environment.

Please note: A full UK driving licence is required due to our location.

Key information: Salary:£40,950 - £47,250 Hours:37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. Part time from 14 hours considered. Contract type:Permanent

The role of Senior Speech and Language Therapist

To lead development and implementation of Speech and Language Therapy practices at Prior’s Court.

Manage a caseload of autistic YP with complex needs, including assessment, implementation and review of therapy input to ensure progress.

To line manage the team of Speech and Language Therapists.

Contribute and/or lead in the planning and delivering of training to develop the knowledge and skills of others in the areas of autism and communication.

To deliver input through use of the Prior’s Court Communication Skills Learning Programme, which will prepare all YP to have a functional communication system to enable them to live healthy, happy, independent lives after leaving Prior’s Court.

Provide specialist intervention using evidence-based therapy approaches individualised to meet YP’s needs in the areas of (not an exhaustive list) expression, understanding, social communication and AAC (low and high tech.).

Contribution to the annual review process by providing high quality written reports, assessment, review of EHCP targets and attending annual review meetings (as appropriate).

Support the Head of Therapy to collect evidence of SaLT impact on young person outcomes – including assessment data, case studies and feedback from staff, parents/carers.

Liaise with external (NHS and/or independent therapists) to share information and ensure consistent therapy plan across organisations.

Participate in regular reviews of the SaLT provision and support the planning and implementation of SaLT provision improvement projects.

Participate in the ordering, budget management and maintenance of SaLT specific equipment and resources.

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Qualifications

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy (with HCPC registration).

Experience working and managing caseload as a qualified SALT.

Use of clinical reasoning skills for both assessment and intervention planning

Experience of mentoring or coaching others.

Ability to use assessment findings to develop therapy programmes.

Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of evidence based therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of autistic young people with complex needs.

Desirable criteria

Experience of managing a small team of people.

Attended training in autism specific approaches (e.g., TEACCH, intensive interaction, attention autism)

Specific training in a sub-speciality of SaLT

Experience in delivering training

Experience in an education and/or residential care setting.

Benefits

We aim to make all staff feel valued and supported with training and a competitive salary along with providing the knowledge and skills needed to do a great job.

33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.

Company pension (Combined 8% contributions - Employer 5%, Employee 3%)

Employee Recognition Schemes, including an annual staff awards programme and Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to our full Flexible Benefits package including the option of dental insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness, increased life insurance, partner life insurance self-funded health cash plan and many others

How to apply

Read through the application documents below, then. Someone from the recruitment team will be in touch with you within three working days.

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All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.

The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.

We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.

Published: 14th August, 2024

Updated: 14th May, 2025

Author: Alfie Weatherhead

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