Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Together Trust; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate charity is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based in Cheadle to deliver high-quality services across Greater Manchester. The role involves supporting students’ communication development and providing assessment and therapy. Applicants should hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and possess HCPC registration. Working collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals, the therapist will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs. Competitive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Discount platform

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Skilled in delivering specialist SaLT services at various levels.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Ability to manage a caseload autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist SaLT services at Universal, Targeted, and Specialist levels.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication development

Clinical supervision

Training delivery

Evidence-based interventions

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact? The Together Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver high‑quality services in mainstream schools across Greater Manchester. You'll work with a diverse range of students, supporting their communication development while contributing to a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team. Alongside an incredible team of like‑minded peers, you'll be working behind‑the‑scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters, helping our work happen across the charity and enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support. Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist SaLT services at Universal, Targeted, and Specialist levels.
• Work autonomously to provide assessment, therapy, training, and consultancy.
• Support students, school staff, families, and carers with evidence‑based interventions.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to professional development and clinical governance.
• Be part of a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Experience working with young people and adults with complex needs, learning disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Conditions.
• Ability to deliver training and consultancy, manage a caseload autonomously, and provide clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of best practice, assessment tools, and embedding therapy into learning activities.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6× basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and discount platform offering discounts at high‑street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme.