Speech and Language Therapist - Rochdale

Prospero Teaching; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist. The successful candidate will deliver therapy to support young people with Autism and complex needs, working in a nurturing school environment. This full-time, permanent role requires relevant qualifications and experience. Join a committed team focused on making a profound difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experienced with neurodiversity and complex needs.
• Confident in handling challenging behaviour.
• Skilled in therapeutic interventions that promote emotional regulation, resilience, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group therapy sessions.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and behaviour support planning.
• Support emotional regulation and communication skills.

Skills

Creative

Calm under pressure

Collaborative

Education

Recognised and relevant Speech and Language qualification

Registered with HCPC

Job description

🗣️Speech & Language Therapist – Rochdale

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist

Area: Rochdale, Manchester

Start Date: ASAP / October 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: up to £40,000 dependant on experience

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am – 3 : 30 / 4 : 00pm

About the school

Are you a passionate, experienced therapist who thrives in settings that support young people with Autism, ADHD, and a range of complex needs?

We’re working with a well-established specialist school, which offers a nurturing and structured environment for children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, mild‑severe learning disabilities, PMLD and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The school is known for its strong therapeutic ethos, integrated multi‑disciplinary team, and tailored curriculum that supports both academic and emotional development.

With small class sizes, high staff‑to‑student ratios, and a highly experienced leadership team, the school is committed to helping each learner thrive‑academically, socially, and personally.

It’s a genuinely rewarding setting for professionals who want to make a lasting difference.

About the role

• Deliver 1 : 1 and group therapy sessions
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and behaviour support planning
• Support emotional regulation, resilience, and communication skills
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team (education and therapy staff)
• Help develop and implement individualised therapeutic interventions

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised and relevant Speech and Language qualification
• Registered with HCPC
• Experienced with neurodiversity and complex needs
• Creative, flexible, and calm under pressure
• Confident in handling challenging behaviour
• Skilled in therapeutic interventions that promote emotional regulation, resilience, and engagement
• Collaborative and confident working with multidisciplinary teams

To be eligible you must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references