Speech & Language Therapist

AMA Admin; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Fast-track

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Speech & Language Therapist to support children and young people with autism and related learning difficulties in a specialist educational setting. Based in Bracknell, Berkshire, this full-time role follows school hours and offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You will work with therapists, educators and other professionals to provide high-quality, person-centred support, in a setting focused on safety, structure and holistic development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with autism, ideally in an educational or SEN setting.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessments to establish scope, level and nature of the young person’s therapeutic and mental health needs.
• Lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions, short and long-term, ensuring interventions meet the needs of the YP and therapy plan.
• Manage, monitor and review an assigned caseload, delivering within agreed timescales.
• Work independently and with previous experience of working with young people with ASD, preferably within an education setting.

Skills

ASD experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Nurturing approach

Independent working

Education

Therapeutic or mental health qualification

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist | Classroom based | SEN School

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire | Full-time | School hours 8:30am-3:30pm

Milk Education are recruiting for a passionate and dedicated speech & language therapist to support children and young people with autism and associated learning difficulties within a specialist educational setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced practitioners and newly qualified professionals looking to develop their skills within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. You will work closely with therapists, educators, and other professionals to provide high-quality, person-centred support.

About the Role

You will be working in a specialist setting supporting students aged 7-19 with autism spectrum conditions and additional needs. The provision focuses on creating a safe, positive, and structured environment where each young person is supported to achieve their full potential.

The setting takes a holistic approach, centred around three key areas:

• Education
• Independence
• Inclusion

Main duties and expectations:

• You will receive and respond promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual young person's therapeutic and mental health needs.
• You will lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions, short and long-term, ensuring interventions continue to meet the needs of the YP and are consistent with the provisions detailed in their therapy plan.
• You will manage, monitor and review an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.
• Ability to work independently and with previous experience of working with young people with ASD, preferably within an education setting, is essential.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people with autism (ASD), ideally in an educational or SEN setting
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach
• Relevant qualification (or working towards) in a therapeutic or mental health discipline (desirable).

Benefits to You working with Milk Education:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Fast-track