Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Abbey School; Chester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Chester is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialized support for pupils with complex needs. This full-time role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring personalised care for students aged 4-19. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a school setting and a strong commitment to empowering children and young people. The position offers a competitive salary, paid evenly across 12 months, and a supportive work environment focused on meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with relevant experience.
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialised support to children with complex needs.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and monitor pupil progress.
• Provide direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups.

Skills

Speech and language therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Pupil-centred support

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist passionate about empowering children and young people with SEND? If you’re motivated by making a meaningful impact and align with our vision and values, we’d love to hear from you.

Speech and language therapy support for all classes is an integral part of the Abbey School model and part of meeting our values of:

• Belonging and connection
• Autonomy and control
• Gifts and talent
• Speaking, listening and a sense of self

About the role

• Onsite, full-time during the school year (39 weeks, and no travelling between different sites)
• Permanent contract
• Start Date: January 2026
• Salary: £36,445 - £43,959 (points 28-35 on the Abbey School Professional Pay Scale). Salary is dependent on qualification and number of years post qualification experience.
• Salary is not pro-rata – although onsite hours are term time only, salary is split evenly across 12 months and paid the same every month.
• You will work within our trans disciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Analysts
• Small caseload – you will be responsible for a small number of classes with 6-7 pupils per class. You will work closely with the class-based staff and other onsite professionals in a pupil centred model.
• Hands on - you will see your classes every week and maintain continual support of pupils in your caseload across the school year without pressure to discharge
• Please note this role is not suitable for newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialised speech, language, and communication support to children and young people (aged 4-19) with complex autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge, within a school setting.
• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every pupil's needs are understood, accurately planned for, and closely monitored.
• Empower teaching staff with expert advice to support pupils' communication development, driving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
• Provide both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring tailored care and support.

If you’re ready to make a profound impact, download our recruitment pack for a full job description and person specification. The ideal candidate will meet the essential criteria listed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative team – contact us today!

If you would like an informal chat about the job role, or a tour of the school to find out more, then please call the main school office to arrange this.