Speech and Language Therapist

eTeach UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Nottingham seeks a skilled Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to support autistic children and young people. The role includes providing person-centred therapy, collaborating with educators, and developing communication programmes. Applicants should possess experience with autistic individuals and a desire for ongoing professional development. This position offers a collaborative environment within a committed therapy team and excellent opportunities for training and career growth.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Regular supervision

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with autistic children and young people.
• Experience in evidence-based practice supporting autistic children, including those with learning disabilities.
• Desire to further develop knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred speech and language therapy support as part of the therapy team.
• Work closely with education colleagues to support development of students.
• Assess communication needs and develop intervention programmes.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Experience with autistic children

Evidence-based practice

Education

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist qualification

Job description

Do you want the opportunity to work in a highly regarded, integrated therapy team dedicated to supporting Sutherland House School Nottingham at Autism East Midlands?

We are looking for an empathic, creative and skilled band 6 speech and language therapist with relevant experience working with Autistic children and young people to join our team based at Sutherland House School in Nottingham. We can offer you multi‑disciplinary and integrated service models of practice in a highly regarded and skilled team, CPD, and regular supervision.

Sutherland House School Nottingham is a non‑maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3‑19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred speech and language therapy support as part of the on‑site therapy team (Speech Therapists and therapy assistants).
• Work closely with education colleagues to support the progress and development of students in line with their EHCP.
• Assess communication needs, develop systems of communication and programmes of intervention for a specific caseload.
• Support training in a range of topics associated with learning, communication and autism.
• Be involved in MDT meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Band 6 speech and language therapist.
• Relevant experience working with autistic children and young people.
• Experience of evidence‑based practice in supporting autistic children and young people, including those with learning disabilities.
• Desire to further develop knowledge and skills.

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Please note this advert may close early dependent on the volume of applications.