Speech & Language Therapist

Sanctuary Personnel; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid School Holidays

Full-Time Permanent Position

Professional Development

Excellent Working Environment

Health and Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting a Speech & Language Therapist to join Turner Court School in Bristol, Gloucestershire, supporting children with autism and additional needs. You will assess, plan and deliver tailored therapies, collaborating across education and residential teams.

This full-time permanent role offers opportunities to develop professionally in a state-of-the-art setting, with a focus on high-quality outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist with professional registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs.
• Ability to undertake assessments, develop therapy plans, and deliver effective interventions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality therapeutic support and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored therapy plans for young people with speech and language disorders.
• Collaborate with educational and residential teams to ensure a clinically informed environment for living and learning.
• Deliver individualised interventions to improve the communication skills of children with complex needs.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic support for young people with a range of developmental conditions and special educational needs.
• Contribute to the training and support of other staff members, ensuring best practices are followed throughout.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Autism experience

Education

Qualified Speech & Language Therapist (registered)

Job description

JOB-20241107-7e15468c

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist
Specialism: Speech & Language Therapy
Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire
Salary: £37,602 - £45,426 per annum
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Perks and benefits

• Paid School Holidays: Enjoy time off during school holidays, including bank holidays, to rest and recharge.
• Full-Time Permanent Position: Stability and security in your career with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Excellent Working Environment: Work within a state-of-the-art facility, designed to support and inspire both staff and pupils.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access a range of wellbeing tools and advice, along with medical cover to claim back costs like opticians and dentist appointments.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored therapy plans for young people with speech and language disorders.
• Collaborate with educational and residential teams to ensure a clinically informed environment for living and learning.
• Deliver individualised interventions to improve the communication skills of children with complex needs.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic support for young people with a range of developmental conditions and special educational needs.
• Contribute to the training and support of other staff members, ensuring best practices are followed throughout.

Requirements

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist with relevant professional registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and other additional needs such as ADHD and speech and language difficulties.
• Ability to undertake assessments, develop therapy plans, and deliver effective interventions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality therapeutic support and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

About Bristol, Gloucestershire

Bristol, Gloucestershire is an amazing place to live and work, known for its vibrant cultural scene, stunning landscapes, and friendly communities. Enjoy working in an area where the balance of city life and nature provides the perfect backdrop for both personal and professional growth. You will be part of a great clinical team at Turner Court School, an independent specialist day school set to open in Autumn 2026. Here, you will provide high-quality education and therapeutic support for children with a diagnosis of autism and other additional needs, helping to make a genuine impact on young lives while celebrating every victory, big or small.