Speech and Language Therapist

SAMpeople; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academies Trust in South Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness) is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to transform outcomes for pupils with SEND. You will work with school staff, SENCOs, and external partners to build capacity and create communication-friendly environments.

Deliver assessments and interventions for pupils with ASC, ADHD, and sensory needs; embed SLT strategies across the curriculum; design training for staff; contribute to EHCPs and maintain HCPC/RCSLT-compliant

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience in inclusive educational settings with SEND and complex communication needs.
• Strong collaboration, AAC expertise, and ability to produce high-quality clinical reports.
• Commitment to cooperative values, inclusion, equal opportunities, and public service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group SLT assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, teachers, and support staff to embed SLT strategies across the curriculum.
• Design and deliver training/workshops for school staff, parents and carers.
• Collaborate with NHS SLT provisions to maximise support across academies.
• Contribute to EHCPs and maintain thorough HCPC/RCSLT-compliant records.

Skills

Collaboration

AAC

Clinical reports

Empowering staff

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Location: Central role assigned to South Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness)

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to transform outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

At Co-op Academies Trust, we are looking for a dedicated, forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in South Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness). Many of our schools serve areas facing high levels of deprivation across the North of England. In this unique role, you won't just manage a caseload - you will work alongside school staff, SENCOs, and external partners to build long-term capacity, upskill teaching teams, and create truly communication-friendly environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group speech, language, and communication assessments and evidence-based interventions for pupils with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and sensory processing needs.
• Work closely with school SENCOs, teachers, and support staff to embed practical speech and language strategies across the wider curriculum.
• Design and deliver high-quality training and practical workshops for school staff, parents, and carers.
• Collaborate alongside existing NHS Speech and Language Therapy provisions to maximise support capacity across our primary and secondary academies.
• Contribute to Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), maintaining thorough records in accordance with HCPC and RCSLT standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience: Proven experience working in inclusive educational settings with young people with SEND and complex learning or communication needs.
• Skills: Strong collaborative skills, expertise in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), ability to produce high-quality clinical reports, and a passion for empowering school staff.
• Values: A clear commitment to co-operative principles, inclusion, equal opportunities, and public service.

Why Choose Co-op Academies Trust?

• Values-Driven Culture: Guided by our Ways of Being Co-op ( Do what matters most, Be yourself always, Show you care, Succeed together ), we place ethics, equity, and community at the heart of everything we do.
• Dedicated Supervision & Professional Growth: Access clinical supervision, peer support networks, and ongoing continuous professional development (CPD).
• Competitive Employee Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, Co-op staff discounts, and access to a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.