Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Nottingham is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team at Hemlock Stone School. The role involves delivering tailored therapy to students with developmental trauma and neurodivergent needs. Successful candidates will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be HCPC registered, with experience in multi-disciplinary settings. Benefits include a competitive salary, training allowance, and a focus on well-being, making this a rewarding opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

80% of hours for full pay

Family Growth Support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and some experience working with diverse communication profiles.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy to students with various needs.
• Collaborate with the education team to enhance student outcomes.
• Maintain a caseload with support from a clinical supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title

Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Hemlock Stone School – Nottinghamshire NG9 8GA

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE (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

Contract

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Overview

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

The role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Hemlock Stone 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 neuro‑divergent 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

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.

Location details

Hemlock Stone School – Nottinghamshire – Hemlock Stone School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7 – 18.

Opening

Spring 2026

School Finder

Options Autism

Further information

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria

• 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 judgmental 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 working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting.

Desirable

• 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.
• Full driving licence and access to a car (Highly Desirable).

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.

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 heath checks.
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.