Speech and Language Therapist - SEN School

Linq Recruitment Specialists; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Small-class setting

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Linq Recruitment Specialists is recruiting for a Speech & Language Therapist to join a specialist school in Walsall. You will support pupils aged 7-18 with EHCPs in a small-class setting and work within a multidisciplinary team to develop communication skills.

The role is permanent and term-time-only, with a Monday-Friday pattern. Applicants should be HCPC registered and committed to working with children with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Newly qualified candidates welcome to apply.
• Band 6 level or experienced Band 5 preferred.
• SEN or specialist education experience desirable.
• Makaton knowledge advantageous but not essential.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain DBS clearance.

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

HCPC registration

SEN experience

DBS clearance

Makaton knowledge

Education

Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

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?

• 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.