Speech and Language Therapist

Tela; Impington, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will deliver vital therapy to autistic pupils, supporting their communication needs in a nurturing environment. You will collaborate with educators to enhance communication strategies and contribute to staff training. With a focus on pupil wellbeing and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Join a forward-thinking institution that values inclusivity and professional growth, and be part of a community dedicated to empowering every child's voice.

Benefits

Reduced contact time for professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid annual family day

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Ticket ballots for events

Generous annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering therapy to autistic pupils with complex communication needs.
• Ability to create evidence-based reports for EHCP reviews.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy across a caseload of autistic pupils.
• Collaborate with class teams to embed communication strategies.

Skills

Therapeutic Communication

Autism Awareness

Report Writing

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Scale PO3b Points 20–22 (equivalent to NHS Band 5a)

Contract

Permanent

Start Date

September, 2025

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We are proud to be Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained Autism Specialist school and the world’s first IB special school. Following our Outstanding Ofsted rating in March 2024, we are expanding our provision and are now looking for a, passionate, and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic therapy and wellbeing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, trauma-informed, and inclusive settingthat puts pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are autistic, each with their own strengths and challenges, and our mission — Enabling the Self — is to ensure they leave school confident, self-aware, and ready for the future.

About the Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist at The Cavendish School, you will play a key role in:

• Delivering both direct and indirect therapy across a caseload of autistic pupils with complex communication needs
• Supporting pupils within our purpose-built, enriching therapeutic environment — including sensory regulation spaces and therapy rooms
• Working collaboratively with class teams to model and embed communication strategies into everyday teaching and learning
• Creating robust, evidence-based reports to support EHCP reviews and ongoing provision planning
• Contributing to the training and development of school staff and our extended community
• Shaping and evolving whole-school communication practices as part of a committed multidisciplinary team

We are looking for someone who believes that autism is not a limitation, but a different way of thinking and experiencing the world — and who is passionate about unlocking each pupil’s voice in whatever form that may take.

What can ELA offer you?

ELA offer a sector leading staff benefits offer alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.

• ELA know that our strength is our people, so we prioritise staff wellbeing, retention and development. Over 95% of ELA staff say they’re proud to work in their school.
• ELA are firm believers in the power of recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent: our track record in terms of retention, internal promotion opportunities and wider career development is excellent.
• ELA staff enjoy a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.
• You can find out all about our Trust and staff offerhere .

ELA staff benefits include:

• Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
• EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
• Paid annual family day;
• Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;
• Enhanced parental leave;
• Ticket ballots for high profile events;
• Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
• Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references along with a Certificate of Good Conduct if applicable. Only applications submitted on using the ELA application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV. You can view our safeguarding policy here .

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to: Lisa Lincoln, The Cavendish School, Park Drive, Impington, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LY or e-mail: [e-mail] . Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive for certain roles, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier that the advertised date if we have received applications that reach the criteria.

All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then, your application has not been successful. Visits to The Cavendish School are welcome.