Speech and Language Therapist

OFG Education; Scotland; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with enhanced employer/

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Family Growth Support

Discount options

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

OFG Education seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Closeburn House, Dumfriesshire. You will deliver bespoke SaLT assessment and intervention to students, working with a multidisciplinary education team to support learners with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs.

You will hold a SaLT caseload with supervision, contribute to staff training, and develop skills within OFG’s therapy framework. A proactive, collaborative clinician is ideal.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registered.
• Registered member of the RCSLT.
• Experience with individuals with complex communication profiles.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary settings.
• Experience communicating with families/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students.
• Work collaboratively with the education team to support learners with SEMH needs.

Skills

Good communication

Oral and written skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

RCSLT registered

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist

Closeburn House

• Closeburn
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE (PRO RATA)

Hours: 22 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm ( 3 days a week)

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in yourspeech and languagetherapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate inresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a widerspeech and languagetherapy networkthat meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialistSaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)

Hours: 22 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm (3 days a week)

Contract: Permanent 52 weeks

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertise are critical to building better outcomes for our students.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 anenvironment where our students can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

This is a post to cover OFG Options Holistic services in Scotland; this encompasses Maben School and residential home & Closeburn School and residential home.

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 £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

The role:

We are looking for a Speech and LanguageTherapist to join our in-houseclinical team at Closeburn Houseschool

Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeSpeech and LanguageTherapyassessment and interventionto studentswho may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGSpeech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, whiletaking into account the requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation asrequiredThis post would suit a resilient,creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams helpmaintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting thestudents we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students 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 lifeand outcomes of the students we support.

Location:Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP

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

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Registered member of the RCSLT
• 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
• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, whichmayimpact 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 license 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, OFG Education offer an array of flexible benefit options:

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

• 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

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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