Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Teaching Personnel; Royston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist independent day school near Royston seeks a passionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality therapy to children with complex communication needs in a supportive environment. Collaborate with educators and families to enhance students' communication and learning.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to excellent school facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Registration with HCPC and RCSLT.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver individualised speech and language therapy.
• Provide training and support to education staff.
• Monitor and evaluate progress using various assessment tools.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist Independent Day School

Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: £48,110.40 - £54,766.40 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

About the Role:
Our client, a specialist independent day school located on the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border near Royston, is looking to appoint a skilled and passionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive setting, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with complex communication needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and a range of associated difficulties.

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions that promote communication, social interaction, and learning across the school. You will work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families, and external professionals to ensure each student's communication needs are met holistically and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver individualised speech and language therapy for students with a range of needs

• Contribute to the development of communication-focused learning environments

• Provide training, guidance, and support to education staff to implement therapy strategies

• Monitor and evaluate progress using a variety of tools and assessment frameworks

• Work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to support students' overall development

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and registration with HCPC and RCSLT

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs, particularly ASC and/or SEMH

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a school-based setting

• Experience delivering training and supporting education staff is desirable

Benefits:

• A supportive, professional team environment

• Continued professional development opportunities

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives

• Access to excellent school facilities and resources

Please Note: Our client does not offer sponsorship.

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