Senior Speech & Language Therapist — Lead & Innovate in SEN

Newbridge; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Pension schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Free onsite parking

Tea & coffee

Job summary

Astrum Multi Academy Trust seeks an experienced Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead therapy services across three school sites. You will provide clinical leadership for pupils with complex needs, drive service development, and supervise junior therapists and assistants within a child-centered SEN environment.

Join a multidisciplinary team working with families, school staff and external agencies to deliver holistic care, contribute to EHCPs, and train staff and parents while

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven expertise in working with children and young people with complex communication needs (PMLD, SLD, Autism).
• Strong leadership, supervision and service development skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and specialist input for pupils with complex needs.
• Lead on service development and ensure high-quality, evidence-based practice.
• Supervise and support junior therapists, therapy assistants and students.
• Collaborate with school staff, families and external agencies to deliver holistic care.
• Contribute to EHCPs, multi-agency reviews and staff/parent training.

Skills

HCPC registered SALT

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Inclusive education

Education

Qualified SALT

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Astrum Multi Academy Trust seeks an experienced Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to lead therapy services across three school sites. You will provide clinical leadership for pupils with complex needs, drive service development, and supervise junior therapists and assistants within a child-centered SEN environment.

Join a multidisciplinary team working with families, school staff and external agencies to deliver holistic care, contribute to EHCPs, and train staff and parents while