Speech And Language Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Percy Hedley Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Have the school holidays off!

Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’

Wellbeing support (occupational health

Counselling services

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards scheme to save on shopping

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card

Job summary

Percy Hedley Foundation's Hedley’s College in Newcastle upon Tyne invites applications for a Speech and Language Therapist (Maternity Cover). You will work within the multidisciplinary Therapy team, supporting students with complex speech, language and communication needs, including AAC and potential dysphagia.

This is a temporary, term-time-only role with DBS checks and safeguarding commitments. The post offers a structured environment with career development opportunities and staff benefits as

Job description

Title: Speech and Language Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Location: Hedley's College, Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8YY

Salary: £29,691 - £44,234 per annum (TTO)

Contract: Temporary

Speech and Language Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

Hedley’s College is a high-quality specialist further education and training provider. We provide education and training for young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities who require specialist individual programmes to develop their communication, independence, and employability skills. We help our learners make successful transitions into adulthood within the Northeast region.

We offer a busy, vibrant and varied environment that supports disabled young adults with cerebral palsy, communication and sensory impairments and complex learning needs including those with Autism. We offer a choice of activities that meet people's aspirations, needs and preferences, thus offering an individualised programme with support from a highly skilled and dedicated staff.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (who has completed their NQP goals) within our multi-disciplinary Therapy team.

Speech and Language Therapists within Hedleys College play a vital role in supporting students and their families with specialist interventions such as both hight-tech and low-tech AAC, signing systems and other expressive and receptive communication methods. The successful candidate would provide input to a caseload of students with complex speech, language and communication needs as well as possible dysphagia needs.

You would become part of an existing, dedicated team of therapists who strive to deliver best practice at all times. With opportunities to shape a service to meet the ever-changing needs of those we support.

This is temporary, term time only post, covering maternity leave.

Why Work for Us

We encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities both within school and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Have the school holidays off!
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light CardCycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/

[TTO roles only] Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application. Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

Safeguarding at Hedley’s College – Hedley’s College

This advert will close at midnight on 31st October 2026