Speech and Language Therapist

Positive Outcome Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist based in Norwich. The role involves working with children with special educational needs, conducting assessments, and developing tailored therapy plans aimed at enhancing communication skills. Applicants must have HCPC registration and experience with complex needs. This position offers a fixed-term contract and a chance to support children's development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience with children having autism or complex needs.
• Passion for supporting children's potential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for speech and language needs.
• Develop individualized therapy plans.
• Provide therapy sessions to enhance communication.
• Collaborate with teachers and families.
• Monitor student progress and adjust plans.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment and evaluation

Therapy planning

Collaboration

Special education needs knowledge

Education

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Experienced Speech & Language Therapist job vacancy in Norwich, Norfolk

Fixed Term Contract from September (or to start as soon as possible) until November 2026, 40 Hours per week.

This job vacancy is in Norwich, Norfolk but could also be commutable from the Ipswich area of Suffolk.

Benefits

• UK Driving License Essential.

Duties

As a Speech & Language Therapist working with children with special education needs, learning, physical, and sensory disabilities, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs.
• Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's needs, focusing on enhancing communication and social skills.
• Provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions to support language development and sensory processing.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and families to create a cohesive approach to each child's development.
• Offer training and guidance to school staff on implementing communication strategies within the classroom.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of each student, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create holistic support plans, contributing speech and language expertise to wider educational and behavioral interventions.
• Participate in IEP (Individualised Education Program) meetings to support goal setting and progress tracking for each student.

Criteria:

• A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration and a member of RCSLT.
• Experience working with children with autism and complex needs or possess transferrable skills from similar roles.
• A strong commitment to evidence-based methods and a genuine passion for supporting children in reaching their full potential.
• A Full Driving licence and own car is essential due to the location of the School.

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Positive Outcome Recruitment have been selected as a recruitment partner on behalf of this Specialist Education Provider. If you are excited by this job opportunity and if you wish to apply, then please send your cv to [e-mail] or click on apply. We will be happy to tell you more about this job vacancy and answer questions you may have.

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Nearby schools

• ›The New Eccles Hall School (approximately0.7miles)
• ›Eccles, Hargham and Wilby CofE Primary School (approximately1miles)
• ›Kenninghall Community Primary School (approximately1miles)
• ›East Harling Primary School and Nursery (approximately2miles)
• ›Banham Community Primary School (approximately2miles)