Speech and Language Therapist

FIRSTGROUP PLC; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join Longdon Hall School in Staffordshire. The role involves holding a caseload, providing person-centred interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and a full UK driving license. Successful candidates benefit from comprehensive training allowances, a pension scheme, and various employee support programs. This position is a permanent contract with competitive benefits.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car Purchase scheme

Family Growth Support

Health and wellbeing support

Discount options available

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Willingness to attend training and pursue further qualifications relevant to the client group.

Responsibilities

• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload with support.
• Provide person-centred, empowering interventions.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Participate in research projects and wider network training.

Skills

Good relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Judgemental skills

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

Speech and Language Therapist at Longdon Hall School (Acorn Education brand), Staffordshire. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 am – 04:30 pm, permanent contract (alternative term‑time contract negotiable). Part of Outcomes First Group, a Great Place to Work for the 5th consecutive year. Roles are within a multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 7 and up.

Responsibilities

• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload, supported by a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Provide person‑centred, empowering interventions, maintaining a strong safeguarding culture.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Participate in research projects, special interest groups and wider network training & development.
• Assist with CPD planning and complete role‑specific training (2000 training allowance provided after probation).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, ensuring pupils’ needs and progress are documented and communicated.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to attend training and pursue further qualifications relevant to the client group.
• Good relationship‑building, analytical and judgemental skills.

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance after probation.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Life assurance, critical illness cover, Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Car Purchase scheme.
• Family Growth Support: enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support.
• Wide range of health, wellbeing and mental health support services, plus physical health checks.
• 100s of discount options in the UK and abroad.
• Access to peer reflection forums and practice development with 350+ clinical colleagues.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Applicants must have full driving licence. The role is located at Longdon Hall School, Staffordshire.