Senior Speech & Language Therapist

Sanctuary Personnel; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school holidays

Professional development

Health benefits

Flexible benefits

Supportive environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join a specialist school in Chigwell, Essex. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead high-quality SLT within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver individualised interventions, work with children and young people with autism, supervise junior staff, and contribute to staff training. The post includes a supportive environment with ongoing professional development and a

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Experience with children and young people with autism.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in supervision or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised Speech & Language Therapy interventions based on assessments.
• Collaborate with education and residential teams to develop therapeutic learning environments.
• Provide training and support to staff to meet communication needs.
• Participate in MDT meetings to ensure integrated therapy strategies.
• Lead and mentor junior staff to enhance team performance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Intervention skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Leadership/mentoring

Education

HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

JOB-20241107-7e15468c

Job Title: Senior Speech & Language Therapist
Specialism: AHP - Speech & Language Therapy
Location: Chigwell, Essex, UK
Salary: £53,603 - £61,533 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join a dedicated team in Chigwell, Essex. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary of £53,603 to £61,533 per annum, including paid school holidays and an excellent benefits package. You will play a vital role within a specialist school that is committed to delivering high-quality education for children with autism, working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team where your clinical expertise will be highly valued.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact, supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential within an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Perks and benefits

• Paid School Holidays: Benefit from school holiday periods, allowing time to rest, travel, and maintain a strong work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access a structured programme of clinical learning and development to support career progression.
• Health Benefits: Receive medical cover, including reimbursement for optician and dental appointments, alongside retail discounts.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits package, including options such as life insurance.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a team focused on wellbeing, supported by tools, resources, and an employee assistance programme.

What you will do

• Clinical Intervention: Deliver individualised Speech & Language Therapy interventions based on comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Collaborative Practice: Work closely with education and residential teams to develop therapeutic learning and living environments.
• Training & Development: Provide consultation, workshops, and training to staff to support communication needs across the setting.
• MDT Working: Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure integrated and effective therapeutic strategies.
• Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting their professional development and enhancing team performance.

Qualifications / Requirements

• HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist.
• Proven experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including autism.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills in speech, language, and communication.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in super