Speech and Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A leading education service provider in the UK is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team at Red Kite School. The role involves delivering tailored assessments and therapies to pupils with diverse communication needs. Key qualifications include a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and relevant experience. The position also comes with attractive benefits, including a £2,000 training allowance and access to mental health support services.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Some relevant experience working with individuals presenting complex communication profiles.
• Some experience communicating with families and carers.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and types of intervention for SaLT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils.
• Collaborate with the education team to support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with support from clinical supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills (oral and written)

Analytical and judgmental skills

Time management and organizational skills

Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice

Good relationship building skills

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Job Title

Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Red Kite School – Buckinghamshire HP27 0JW

Salary

Up to £53,200 (FTE) DOE

Basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+.

Hours

18.75 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract

Permanent 52 weeks (or flexibility around a Term‑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.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2,000 training allowance, so that you can complete role‑specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

The role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Red Kite 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.

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)

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

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
• 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