Speech and Language Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Lichfield is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide tailored assessments and interventions for pupils, often facing developmental challenges. The role involves collaboration with education teams, contributing to staff training and maintaining a high standard of care for students. Eligible candidates should possess a relevant degree, clinical registration, and a full UK driving license. This position provides excellent training opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Some relevant experience engaging with complex communication profiles.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to attend training and work towards further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Support pupils with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with support from supervisors.

Skills

Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good relationship building, analytical and judgemental skills

Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice

Competent in core areas of SaLT practice

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Job Title

Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Longdon Hall School – Staffordshire WS15 4PT

Salary

Up to £53,200 (FTE) DOE

*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am - 4:30 pm

Contract

Permanent 52 weeks (or flexibility around a Term‑Time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Essential Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma‑informed practice
• Some experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgemental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Desirable Qualifications

• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication

Role Overview

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Longdon Hall School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Professional Development

For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• Wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.