Speech and Language Therapist

Conifers House School; Easebourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Conifers House School is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to assess and deliver therapeutic input for pupils with diverse speech, language and communication needs. The role includes contributing to EHCPs and working with staff to foster a total communication environment within the school.

You will conduct detailed assessments, develop targeted therapy plans, and liaise with class teams and families to reinforce therapy goals throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed SaLT assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary baselining and annual review processes
• Develop individualised therapy plans and targets for pupils with identified speech, language, or communication needs
• Liaise with class teams and families to ensure therapy goals are reinforced throughout the day
• Provide 1:1, paired, or small-group therapy sessions tailored to pupils' EHCPs and functional needs
• Model and embed strategies including AAC, PECS, Makaton, Colourful Semantics, and intensive interaction
• Contribute to integrated classroom practice, co-delivering sessions or supporting staff with SaLT-informed strategies
• Deliver training for teaching and support staff on communication approaches and interventions
• Support implementation of total communication across the school, including visuals, signing, and communication passports
• Contribute to reflective practice, observations, and ongoing staff development
• Follow Conifers House's safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly
• Maintain accurate therapy records, risk assessments, and pupil communication plans
• Participate in CPD, clinical supervision, and professional networking

Job description

Job Purpose

To assess and deliver therapeutic input for pupils with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, providing direct and indirect SaLT provision, contributing to EHCPs, and working alongside staff to develop a total communication environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment and Therapy Planning

• Carry out detailed SaLT assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary baselining and annual review processes
• Develop individualised therapy plans and targets for pupils with identified speech, language, or communication needs
• Liaise with class teams and families to ensure therapy goals are reinforced throughout the day

Direct and Indirect Delivery

• Provide 1:1, paired, or small-group therapy sessions tailored to pupils' EHCPs and functional needs
• Model and embed strategies including AAC, PECS, Makaton, Colourful Semantics, and intensive interaction
• Contribute to integrated classroom practice, co-delivering sessions or supporting staff with SaLT-informed strategies

Training, Modelling and Staff Support

• Deliver training for teaching and support staff on communication approaches and interventions
• Support implementation of total communication across the school, including visuals, signing, and communication passports
• Contribute to reflective practice, observations, and ongoing staff development

Safeguarding and Professional Responsibilities

• Follow Conifers House's safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly
• Maintain accurate therapy records, risk assessments, and pupil communication plans
• Participate in CPD, clinical supervision, and professional networking