Speech and Language Therapist

Orbis Education & Care; Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time pattern

Clinical supervision

CPD access

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

Orbis Education and Care in Swansea is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our expanding therapy team, supporting pupils with a range of communication needs across specialist education settings.

You will conduct assessments, design and deliver tailored intervention programmes, support AAC and eating/drinking challenges, and work with education, care and therapy professionals to embed communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience supporting autistic children and young people with complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of SEND frameworks and person-centred practice.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring, coaching or workforce development initiatives.
• Understanding of AAC, PECS, Makaton and Dysphagia, or willingness to undertake further specialist training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and case management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language and communication assessments for children and young people with complex needs.
• Design and deliver tailored intervention programmes for individual pupils and groups.
• Support learners with communication and interaction difficulties, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), and eating and drinking challenges where appropriate.
• Work closely with education, care and therapeutic professionals to ensure communication strategies are embedded throughout the school environment.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and coaching to colleagues to enhance communication outcomes across the setting.
• Deliver training sessions for staff, families and carers, promoting consistency in communication approaches.
• Help create and maintain communication-friendly learning environments.
• Contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews, multidisciplinary planning meetings and wider therapy service developments.
• Champion best practice and evidence-based approaches to communication support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational and case management

Training mentoring or workforce

Willingness to undertake specialist培训

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Location: Swansea
Salary: £35,481 - £39,423 pro rata (equivalent to £45,000 - £50,000 FTE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (41 weeks per year)

Make a Lasting Difference Through Communication

Orbis Education and Care is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to become part of our expanding therapy team, providing support across our specialist education settings in Swansea.

This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work with children and young people with a range of additional learning and communication needs, including autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, sensory differences, and social, emotional and attachment-related challenges. As part of our collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in helping pupils develop the communication skills needed to thrive both in education and everyday life.

About the Role

As a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language and communication assessments for children and young people with complex needs.
• Design and deliver tailored intervention programmes for individual pupils and groups.
• Support learners with communication and interaction difficulties, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), and eating and drinking challenges where appropriate.
• Work closely with education, care and therapeutic professionals to ensure communication strategies are embedded throughout the school environment.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and coaching to colleagues to enhance communication outcomes across the setting.
• Deliver training sessions for staff, families and carers, promoting consistency in communication approaches.
• Help create and maintain communication-friendly learning environments.
• Contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews, multidisciplinary planning meetings and wider therapy service developments.
• Champion best practice and evidence-based approaches to communication support.

About You

We're looking for a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

• Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Relevant post-qualification experience supporting autistic children and young people with complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of SEND frameworks and person-centred practice.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring, coaching or workforce development initiatives.
• Understanding of AAC, PECS, Makaton and Dysphagia, or a willingness to undertake further specialist training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and case management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Choose Orbis Education and Care?

At Orbis, we are committed to helping every child achieve their potential. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where therapists can develop professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits Include:

• Term Time Only working pattern (41 weeks per year)
• Competitive salary of £35,481 - £39,423 pro rata (£45,000 - £50,000 FTE equivalent)
• Regular clinical supervision and professional guidance
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training programmesOpportunities to work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• The chance to influence and develop therapeutic practice across our schools
• A fulfilling role where your expertise directly improves children’s lives and future opportunities

All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory safeguarding clearances.