Speech and Language Therapist - SEN School

Linq Recruitment Specialists; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Linq Recruitment Specialists is sourcing a Speech & Language Therapist for a specialist school in Walsall, West Midlands. The role supports pupils aged 7–18 with EHCPs, offering one-to-one and group therapy in a multidisciplinary setting.

Salary ranges from £32,073 to £35,000 per annum, with permanent, term-time-only hours, typically Monday to Friday. You will assess needs, contribute to EHCPs, and work closely with teachers and specialists to develop communication and language outcomes for

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Newly qualified candidates are welcome to apply.
• Band 6 level or experienced Band 5 preferred.
• Experience in SEN or specialist education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils and identify speech, language and communication needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and group therapy.
• Complete clinical reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to EHCPs and annual reviews.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals.
• Support pupils within the classroom and wider school environment.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy delivery

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Salary: £32,073 – £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Contract: Permanent, term-time only

We are recruiting for a Speech & Language Therapist to join a successful specialist school in Walsall, supporting pupils aged 7–18 with EHCPs.

The school caters primarily for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, alongside additional needs including autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and behavioural needs. Pupils are taught in small classes with support from teachers and teaching assistants.

The Role

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support pupils' communication and language development.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess pupils and identify speech, language and communication needs
• Deliver one-to-one and group therapy
• Complete clinical reports and recommendations
• Contribute to EHCPs and annual reviews
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals
• Support pupils within the classroom and wider school environment

About You

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist with HCPC registration
• Newly qualified candidates are welcome to apply
• Ideally operating at Band 6 level, or an experienced Band 5
• Previous SEN or specialist education experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong interest in working with children and young people with complex needs
• Makaton knowledge is advantageous but not essential
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain, appropriate DBS clearance

What’s on Offer?

• £32,073 – £35,000 per annum
• Permanent, term-time-only position
• Monday–Friday working pattern
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment
• Small-class setting
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience
• Long-term opportunity within an established school

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will include a school tour, formal interview and practical work alongside pupils.

You will meet with the Deputy Head and Executive Head Teacher as part of the process.