Speech and Language Therapist

Carlton Academy Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

High Park School seeks a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their Therapy Team, focusing on supporting pupils with communication and interaction difficulties. This role offers an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to mental health and well-being initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to education and child development, enhancing outcomes in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD programme

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Caring working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex communication needs.
• Interest in mental health and education.
• Passion for supporting positive outcomes for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Join the Therapy Team at High Park School.
• Support the delivery of teaching and therapeutic approaches.
• Contribute to the development and education of children.

Skills

Communication support

Therapeutic approaches

Team collaboration

Job description

High Park School, Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 6RY

Application deadline: Wednesday 9th July – 10:00am

‘Learning for Life’ defines the ethos and values of High Park as a school for pupils with Communication and Interaction difficulties. We have a unique place in the education system in Bradford and in providing a resource for pupils aged 3 – 19 who need our structures and approaches to learning. In 2024, we were honoured with the Platinum Bradford Healthy Minds Chartermark Award, making us the first special setting to be recognised as a Beacon School in mental health and demonstrates our commitment to mental health and well-being in the school community.

We are part of Carlton Academy Trust (CAT) which was established in 2019 from the outstanding success of Carlton Bolling, an inner-city Bradford secondary school. Today, we proudly oversee three secondary schools, three primary schools, and three special schools, collectively educating nearly 5000 students, and employing almost 1,000 members of staff. All CAT schools are rated either Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in mental health or education and are interested in joining a multi-disciplinary team combining teaching and therapeutic approaches; this presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the development and education of our children and young people. Ideal candidates will be hardworking, enthusiastic with a passion for supporting the delivery of excellent outcomes for the pupils in our care.

We are looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapy Team at High Park School. This is an exciting opportunity to join our amazing team of therapists comprising of an Occupational Therapist, Aroma Therapist and Therapy Assistant. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have experience of working with children and young people with complex communication and interaction needs.

We can offer you:

• A fantastic programme of CPD that offers comprehensive development in the areas of neurodiversity including autism, communication, behaviour and sensory processing
• An opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including teachers and therapists
• A dynamic and supportive community that is committed to school improvement
• A caring working environment where the education and welfare of pupils and staff are central to our practice