Speech And Language Therapy

Reed; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Ongoing professional development

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Impact on children's outcomes

Job summary

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Reed Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist educational setting.

You will manage your own caseload, conduct assessments, deliver varied interventions, and contribute to EHCPs while working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to improve communication outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• RCSLT membership.
• Experience with children/young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong report-writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload.
• Carry out speech, language and communication assessments.
• Deliver one-to-one, group and classroom-based interventions.
• Develop and review individual communication programmes.
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews and MDT meetings.
• Create communication resources, including visual supports and Social Stories.
• Promote Total Communication and use of AAC.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to staff, families and carers.
• Maintain confidential clinical records.

Skills

SLT degree

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

Learning disabilities

Autism experience

Multidisciplinary team

Report writing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Outcomes focus

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

AAC

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

£28,874 - £34,610 Actual Salary

40 Hours per Week Term Time Only

Permanent Position

Make a Difference Through Communication

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with additional needs?

We are seeking a dedicated therapist to join a specialist educational setting, supporting pupils with Autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, SEMH needs, and complex learning profiles. Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you will help pupils develop the communication skills needed to access learning, build relationships, and achieve greater independence.

The Role

You will:

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload.
• Carry out speech, language, and communication assessments.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one, group, and classroom-based interventions.
• Develop and review individual communication programmes.
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews, and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Create communication resources, including visual supports and Social Stories.
• Promote a Total Communication approach across the setting.
• Support the use of AAC and assistive communication technologies.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to staff, families, and carers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

A Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)

HCPC Registration

Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities and/or Autism

Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team

Strong report-writing, communication, and organisational skills

A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people

Desirable

• Makaton or Signalong experience
• AAC and communication technology knowledge
• SEMH, PMLD, or complex needs experience
• Understanding of EHCP processes
• Trauma-informed practice
• Post-graduate paediatric experience

What's on Offer?

Term-time only working pattern

Competitive salary of £28,874 - £34,610

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Ongoing training and professional development

Varied and rewarding caseload

Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives

If you're looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely transform outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Reed Education and the employing school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment procedures.