Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Luton)

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

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Luton seeks a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This role involves delivering bespoke assessment and intervention to pupils with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will need a recognized Speech & Language Therapy degree and at least 5 years of experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, training allowance, and flexible working arrangements. It's a great opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practicing experience as a SalT in a similar setting.
• Developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice.
• Experience in writing and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment and intervention in an educational context.
• Maintain a person-centred approach, putting pupils at the forefront.
• Contribute to staff training and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Good knowledge of neurodivergence

Knowledge of legislation relevant to clinical practice

Experience in multi-disciplinary working

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Valid and up to date HCPC registration

Registered member of RCSLT

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career – all whilst working with a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding educational setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and to form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment 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?

• It doesn’t have to be! Have a better work / life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job Title

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Claystone School, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LL

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

• Basic grade SAL: £33,000+
• Specialist: £39,500+
• Highly specialist: £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

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education. Our schools are 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.

• Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.
• Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.
• Momenta Connect supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.
• Blenheim Schools enable outstanding futures through high‑quality independent and international schools.

Vision and Mission

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.

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

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, guiding your practice within an education setting and clarifying 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, and also contributing to staff training and consultation as required.

This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment and intervention in an educational context.
• Maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, putting pupils at the forefront of everything.
• Contribute to staff training and multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Ensure a strong safeguarding culture and support pupils’ involvement in decisions that affect them.
• Support the School’s vision to use innovative approaches to enhance quality of life and outcomes.

Essential Criteria / Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree.
• Valid and up to date HCPC registration.
• Registered member of RCSLT.
• A minimum of 5 years practising experience as a SalT working in a similar setting with diverse and complex communication needs.
• Developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practice.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary working and responsibility for service & team performance.
• Experience in communicating with families, relatives and carers.
• Experience in writing and delivering training.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of core SaLT practice and RCSLT Communication Standards.
• Good knowledge of neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma‑informed practice.
• Excellent understanding of SaLT assessment tools and evidence‑informed intervention.
• Good understanding of sensory, motor and arousal level influences on communication.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice and professional management.

Why Work for Us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues, we offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation completion).
• Family growth support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support.
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Discount options in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric car purchase scheme.
• Critical illness cover.

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and 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 a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for losses incurred due to delays or changes.