Speech and Language Therapist – Part Time (up to) 0.6 FTE

The Loddon School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school specializing in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities is seeking a part-time Speech and Language Therapist. The role involves assessing communication needs, developing therapy interventions, and training staff to ensure holistic support. This creative position offers a flexible working pattern and the chance to contribute to service development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to internal training

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with autism
• Knowledge of AAC systems
• Experience providing specialist support to individuals with learning disabilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments of language and communication
• Set individualized targets and write intervention plans
• Deliver therapy and train staff on communication strategies

Skills

Collaboration

Creative thinking

Communication strategies

Education

HCPC registered speech and language therapist

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Part Time (up to) 0.6 FTE

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Speech and Language Therapist – Part Time (up to) 0.6 FTE

We are seeking a qualified HCPC registered speech and language therapist who has experience of working with young people with autism and complex learning difficulties. This is a part-time, permanent position up to 22.5 hours (0.6 FTE) with a flexible working pattern between the hours of 8.30am-4.30pm. The salary (Band 5) is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

The Loddon School is a residential school for 30 young people with severe learning disabilities and complex needs. The school offers a unique approach to therapy and education, and you must demonstrate a keen interest in working collaboratively and creatively to support communication within an educational and residential environment.You will work alongside another qualified Speech and Language Therapist and will be supported and clinically supervised by them.

As part of the role, you will carry out functional assessments of language and communication using both formal and informal approaches. You will be expected to set individualised targets, write intervention plans, and deliver therapy across specialist, targeted and universal levels. You need to share information in a way that is accessible and practical for a range of staff members. In addition, you will deliver regular training sessions to support the use of communications strategies across the waking day, ensuring consistent and holistic support for the young people.

Therapy at the Loddon aims to be fully embedded within the day-to-day environment. You will work closely with a wide range of staff members, including teachers, learning and care staff, the behaviour support team and occupational therapy, to support the young people’s communication, wellbeing and participation. You must be confident in working as part of a multidisciplinary team, building strong relationships and supporting others to implement therapeutic approaches throughout the day.

The school is currently in an exciting phase of developing the speech and language therapy provision, with the introduction of new AAC systems, a shift towards aided language stimulation, and a commitment to becoming more neuroaffirming in our approach. We are looking for a therapist who is passionate about service development and can help lead this shift in practice. You will need to be creative, flexible and responsive to staff feedback. It is essential that you have experience providing specialist support to individuals with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.

We are committed to supporting your professional development. You will have access to internal training, such as the PROACT-SCIPr-UK approach used at Loddon, as well as external CPD opportunities based on your learning needs and interests.

If you are interested in this role, we would like to welcome you to visit the school informally to meet the team and find out more about how we work.

To discuss the role further please contact Charlotte Walton/Lauren Pearce on 01256 884600.Closing date for applications will be 9 June 2025 and interviews will take place soon after.

The Loddon Foundation Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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