Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Autismo East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company dedicated to supporting autistic individuals is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for its team at Sutherland House School in Nottingham. The role focuses on providing tailored therapy to children and young people with autism and learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for assessing needs and developing intervention plans while enjoying a supportive environment with CPD opportunities.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Regular supervision

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Skilled in providing person-centered speech and language therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assessing communication needs.
• Developing communication systems and intervention programs for caseload.
• Supporting training related to learning, communication, and autism.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Evidence-based practice

Job description

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want an opportunity to work in a highly regarded, integrated multi disciplinary clinical team dedicated to supporting Sutherland House School?

We are looking for an empathic, creative and skilled band 6 speech and language therapist with relevant experience working with children and young people with autism and learning disabilities to join our team based at Sutherland House School in Nottingham. We can offer you multi-disciplinary and integrated service models of practice in a highly regarded and skilled team, CPD, and regular supervision.

Autism East Midlands offer a wide range of services supporting autistic people in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area, including a range of day and residential services for our adult service users, a specialist school - Sutherland House School (4-19 years), outreach and family services.

The school clinical team includes Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a therapy assistant.

We are excited to be in the position to expand the team in school and have the opportunity to permanently employ a Band 6 speech and language therapist . Annualised hours and flexible working considered.

You would be providing person centred speech and language therapy support as part of the schools on site clinical team. We work closely with education colleagues to support the progress and development of students in line with their EHCP.

This work includes:

• assessing communication needs
• developing systems of communication and programmes of intervention for a specific caseload
• supporting training in a range of topics associated with learning, communication, and autism and being involved in MDT meetings.

This post is ideally suited to someone who has some experience of evidence based practice in supporting children and young people with autism and learning disabilities and is looking to further develop their knowledge and skills.

For further information or to arrange a visit contact Sutherland House School,

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.