Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Meath School; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Chertsey seeks a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to pupil development while advancing professional expertise. Applicants should have a recognized qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 10 weeks per year

Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with a paediatric caseload, preferably in a school setting.
• Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children with severe speech, language, and communication needs.
• Conduct assessments and implement tailored therapy programs.
• Deliver innovative therapy using AAC methods.

Skills

Expertise in speech, language, and communication needs

Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders

Knowledge of AAC

Creative practitioner

Reflective practitioner

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs.

Job details

Location

Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey

Competitive salary: £38,048 to £41,896 per year – subject to annual pay review

Hours of work

35 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods used flexibly across the year; we would consider part time.

Contract

Permanent

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location:Meath School, Chertsey, Surrey

Salary: £38,048 to £41,896 per year – subject to annual pay review

Generous annual leave: 10 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent contract, 35 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods used flexibly across the year; we would consider part time

Role Overview:
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs. You will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologist and Occupational Therapists who all offer our pupils a fully integrated approach to our children’s education, communication skills and overall health and wellbeing.

We work closely with our residential team and Speech and Language UK’s onsite Assessment Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our students, while advancing your own professional expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a specialist caseload of children with severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs within the school.
• Conduct detailed assessments, including differential diagnosis and implementing tailored therapy programs.
• Deliver innovative therapy, using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop and monitor Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews.
• Participate in pre-admission assessments and help shape each pupil’s personalized development plan.
• Work autonomously, contributing to research and curriculum development to advance therapeutic practices.

What we are looking for:

• Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC.
• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with a paediatric caseload, preferably in a school setting.
• Expertise in speech, language, and communication needs, with knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, AAC, and dysphagia.
• A creative, reflective practitioner who’s committed to professional development and enjoys working autonomously and collaboratively.

About Us:
Meath, a Speech and Language UK School, is a day and residential non-maintained primary special school for up to 75 pupils aged 4 to 11 years, where Speech and/or Language Disorder and associated difficulties is the primary need. Our most recent Ofsted report (2023) is highly positive about the work of the school and the progress which our children make. ‘Pupils are happy and safe, and they enjoy being in school. They comment that ‘everyone can have friends here’.

Interviews will be held at Meath School.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 30 June 2025

Speech and Language UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.

Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. Find out what this means here

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain