Speech and Language Therapist

Communicate SLT CIC; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit speech and language therapy organization in Lancashire seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver services within schools. You will work as part of a supportive team, conducting assessments and providing therapy to children with special educational needs. The role offers competitive salary options equivalent to NHS Band 5 or 6, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

A supportive team

Training opportunities

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a SLT with children with special educational needs.
• Completed Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) Framework preferred.
• Training like Elklan or Hanen useful.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy services to children.
• Conduct assessments and keep accurate records.
• Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes for pupils.

Skills

Experience working in schools

Knowledge of Autism

Standardised assessments

Basic IT skills

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters

Registration with RCSLT and HCPC

Job description

This post mainly involves delivery of speech and language therapy services within schools on the Fylde Coast, supporting children with SLCN and Special Educational Needs.

What we can offer you

• A supportive team.
• Opportunities to shape the services we provide within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole.
• A chance to work within the not-for-profit sector and add social value within the communities we serve.
• An attractive salary ranging from an equivalent of NHS Band 5 or 6, depending on your experience.
• Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance (varying from part time to full time, all year round or term time only).
• Where appropriate, we can provide training and supervision for SLTs whilst they develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including Autism assessments etc.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within our supportive team of SLTs and SLT Assistants and the multi-disciplinary team within schools.

The focus will be in supporting universal best practice within the setting and providing services directly and through others, to support the children and young people to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate may also choose to develop their skills in undertaking Autism diagnostic assessments to inform multi-disciplinary panel decisions.

About us

Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profitorganisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language andcommunication related services which invest in the diverse communities weserve.

Our experienced and dedicated team of professionalssupport individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, usinghigh-quality, evidences-based approaches to maximise impact where they live andlearn.

Our head office is in Blackpool, however, we provideservices across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.

The organisation began in 2011 and since then hasgrown in:

• Employees - in March 2025 we had 51 employees andmany consultants who support short term projects.
• Reach in 2024-2025, our services impacted over 19,330 children and families.
• And Impact!

We welcomeapplicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed toworking with others.

Here's a flavour of what its like to work withinCommunicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):

• "Communicate has an excellent ethos.Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practicallyand emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever workedfor!"
• "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing atwhat they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen toteam members."
• "It's an absolute privilege to work for thiscompany and I'm so proud of it."

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities.

To provide a speech and languagetherapy services to children, directly and through support to their familiesand the multi-disciplinary team.

Provide speech, language andcommunication assessments for pupils in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs.

Keep accurate records and providewritten reports.

Produce comprehensive reports whichcan be used to fulfil a range of functions, including EHCP applications, progressreviews, and diagnostic evaluations.

Set targets for therapy and monitorprogress.

Provide intervention on an individualor group basis as required.

Develop and demonstrate SLT programmesand groups for pupils.

Hold responsibility for own caseload,working without direct supervision.

Work as a member of themulti-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and deliveryof an effective and efficient service.

To liaise with other involved agenciesand with families to provide an integrated service.

Work as a keymember of the team which involves participation in:

• Clinical supervision within the teamvia regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
• Continuing professional developmentand implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice.
• Induction, supervision and support ofjunior SLTs, SLTAs and volunteers.
• Development of SLT services andtraining.
• The evaluation and monitoring ofservices to demonstrate impact and quality of service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
• Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
• Completed Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) Framework (This is not essential as successful candidates can join our NQP preceptorship programme).
• Training relevant to role, e.g. Elklan, Hanen, ADOS etc.

Experience

• Experience working within schools and as part of a Multi-agency team.
• Experience of standardised assessments and interventions.
• 3 or more years experience working as an SLT with children with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of Autism and diagnostic criteria.

Ethos

• Commitment to Communicate SLTs vision, mission and values.
• Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
• Basic IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.