Speech and Language Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist day school in the UK seeks a Speech and Language Therapist. In this role, you will provide tailored assessments and interventions for students with diverse communication needs. Essential qualifications include a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, a training allowance, and a supportive work environment, focused on professional development and student wellbeing.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

£3,000 Welcome Bonus

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatment support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT.
• Experience working with individuals presenting with complex communication profiles.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Maintain a caseload with support from clinical supervisor.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.

Skills

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good relationship building skills

Analytical and judgmental skills

Good time management and organisational skills

Competent in core areas of SaLT practice

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (DOE) plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus (one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period). T&C's Apply

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8:30am - 4:30pm

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

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2,000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

The role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Red Moor 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.

Red Moor School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5-18.

Essential Criteria

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Minimum 2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
• Some experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• £2,000 training allowance
• £3,000 Welcome Bonus (T&C's apply)
• 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
• 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.

Contact

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached or if you would like to discuss this role further, please get in touch with Heather Firby (Lead Clinician, Red Moor School) – [e-mail]. Please contact Alex Thomas (Regional Clinical Lead) in Heather's absence over the summer holidays – [e-mail].

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