Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding independent school in Surrey seeks a dedicated Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join their caring therapies team. This full-time, term-time only position offers the chance to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, focusing on delivering targeted therapies for children with severe speech and language needs. The role emphasizes augmentative and alternative communication, ensuring that every child feels valued and included. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners in a supportive and enriching environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Free on-site parking

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts for live events

Employee benefits/rewards platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Essential registration with HCPC and RCSLT as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with AAC and dysphagia is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver targeted therapies for primary-school aged children.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication skills.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Dysphagia Management

Assessment and Therapy Development

Education

HCPC Registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

RCSLT Registration or Eligibility

2+ years in a paediatric setting

Job description

An “Outstanding”-rated independent school in Surrey is now seeking a caring and engaged Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated therapies team.

Through high-quality education, residential and therapeutic services in a specially tailored environment, this school offers pupils with complex presentations involving speech and language the holistic support and opportunities they need to develop their confidence, independence and lasting passion for learning in abundance.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will join a multidisciplinary team of SLTs and OTs in assessing for, delivering and developing targeted therapies for children of primary-school age with severe and complex SLCN.

Working collaboratively with fellow therapists, teachers, partners and parents, you’ll support pupils to progress in their communication and feel valued and included, with a focus on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

This is a permanent, full-time position, term-time only. Part-time may also be considered.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Registration with the HCPC as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT)
• (Essential) Registration with, or eligibility for, the RCSLT
• (Essential) Knowledge and experience of AAC, dysphagia and ASC
• (Desirable) At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a paediatric setting

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Comprehensive induction programme and continuing development opportunities
• Free, plentiful on-site parking
• Enhanced parental leave
• Tickets for Good discounts for live events
• Perkbox employee benefits/rewards platform for access to exclusive discounts, vouchers and other perks
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Life assurance cover
• Contributory pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice/related schemes e.g. Cycle to Work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan