Speech and Language Therapist

Prospero Teaching; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Poole is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to provide essential therapy services for students with communication difficulties. In this full-time, permanent role, you will contribute significantly to the academic and social development of young individuals. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism and other needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Current HCPC registration necessary.
• Experience with children in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language therapy services to students.
• Carry out assessments for current and prospective pupils.
• Design and implement therapy programmes.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Assessment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist – Specialist Independent School

Location: Poole

Hours: 08:30am – 16:30pm Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Prospero Teaching are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist independent school that supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and other associated communication difficulties. The school is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their team.

About the Role:

As the school’s Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a crucial role in helping pupils overcome communication barriers and reach their full academic and social potential. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality speech and language therapy services to both primary and secondary aged students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of speech and language therapy across the school.
• Carry out assessments for both current and prospective pupils.
• Design and implement individual and group therapy programmes.
• Work closely with the Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo to ensure EHCP provision is in place and outcomes are achieved.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team including teachers, support staff, and therapy assistants.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working with children, ideally in special education or similar settings.
• Strong understanding of speech, language, and communication needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work in a supportive, specialist setting.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Competitive salary and regular working hours (no evenings or weekends).

To be eligible as a Teaching Assistant role through Prospero Teaching you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references