Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team at Claystone School. The role involves delivering tailored therapy interventions, working closely with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards in a supportive educational environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £53,200 FTE and the possibility of a 4-day work week post-probation.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

80% of hours for 100% pay (subject to probation)

Family Growth Support

Health and wellness benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years practicing as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Recognized member of RCSLT with valid HCPC registration.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload with full support.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Multi-disciplinary Collaboration

Neurodivergence Understanding

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Job description

Job Title

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Claystone School – Bedfordshire LU1 4LL

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent ( Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin yourspeech and languagetherapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerspeech and languagetherapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialistSaLTassessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!

• Itdoesn'thave to be! Have a better work / life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schoolsare a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalized learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Our Promise

• WE LISTEN. We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another.

Our Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what’struly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.

The role

We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Claystone School.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language Therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

• Location: Claystone School – Bedfordshire LU1 4LL – Claystone School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children aged 4 – 11
• Welcome to Claystone School
• Education - Options Autism

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• A minimum of 5 + yrs practicing experience as a SaLT working in a similar setting with individuals presenting with diverse and complex communication profiles and other needs
• Developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
• Experienced in communicating with / working with families / relatives and carers
• Experienced in writing and delivering training
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge and experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Good knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
• Excellent understanding of the different SaLT assessment tools, evidence-informed intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Good understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Good understanding of the relationship between arousal levels and communication
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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