Speech & Language Therapist

Bridgwater & Taunton College; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to deliver interventions across primary academies. The role focuses on empowering students with communication needs, collaborating with families and staff, and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience with SEND. The position offers a supportive working environment with various benefits including pension contributions and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Employer pension contribution of at least 23%

Generous annual leave

On-site gyms

Free parking

Access to retail discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with relevant degree or diploma.
• Must have HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs (SEND).

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy and early intervention across multiple schools.
• Work closely with SENCos, HLTAs, and families.
• Monitor progress and maintain high clinical standards.

Skills

Experience supporting students with SEND

Confident in tools like PECS and Makaton

Organised

Collaborative communicator

Empathetic communicator

Education

Degree or diploma in SaLT

HCPC registration & RCSLT membership

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and qualified Speech and Language Therapist ready to make a real difference in children s lives? At Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust, students come first. Every decision we make is driven by their success - and that includes the incredible support we offer through our dedicated SaLT services. This is a full time position.

Your role

You ll be part of the wider Trust Inclusion team and Speech and Language Therapy service, delivering interventions for students across our primary academies, with a special focus on Early Years and KS1. From direct assessments and goal setting to collaborating with staff and families, your work will empower students with communication needs to unlock their full potential. This role involves working across all of the schools within our Trust which include;

• BCA in Bridgwater
• Brookside in Street
• Hamp in Bridgwater
• Brymore in Cannington
• Otterhampton Just outside of Bridgwater
• Stanchester Stoke-Sub-Hamdon
• Maiden Beech - Crewkerne

What you ll be doing

• Deliver therapy and early intervention across multiple schools
• Work closely with SENCos, HLTAs, and families
• Deliver training sessions and workshops with our Lead SaLT for staff and parents
• Monitor progress, contribute to assessments, and maintain high clinical standards
• Champion inclusion and adapt curriculum strategies for communication suppor

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in SaLT
• HCPC registration & RCSLT membership
• Experience supporting students with SEND
• Confident in tools like PECS and Makaton
• Organised, collaborative, and empathetic communicator

Equality and inclusion

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Benefits

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.