Speech Language Therapist

Social Care & Education Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider seeks a Speech & Language Therapist to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. This full-time role in the Preston area focuses on enhancing communication and social skills for children with autism and other special educational needs, promoting an inclusive environment through tailored therapy and collaboration with staff and families.

Benefits

Professional development and ongoing training

Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Hold a professional degree in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs.
• Develop individualized therapy plans.
• Provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Registered with RCSLT and HCPC

Job description

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Speech & Language Therapist job vacancyFull TimePreston Area, Lancashire
Salary: £37,668 - £44,700 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 Additional Weeks (41 Weeks per year)

About the Employer:
Join a dedicated team at a specialist education school catering to children with autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and trauma. This role spans three schools in the Preston area, providing a supportive, collaborative environment where you'll play a vital role in enhancing communication, learning, and social skills in children with diverse and complex needs.

• Term time only (plus two additional weeks)
• Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment
• Professional development and ongoing training

Criteria:

• Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Hold a professional degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• Full UK Driving Licence

Duties:
As a Speech & Language Therapist working with children with special education needs, learning, physical, and sensory disabilities, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs.
• Develop individualized therapy plans tailored to each child’s needs, focusing on enhancing communication and social skills.
• Provide one-to-one and group therapy sessions to support language development and sensory processing.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and families to create a cohesive approach to each child's development.
• Offer training and guidance to school staff on implementing communication strategies within the classroom.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the progress of each student, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create holistic support plans, contributing speech and language expertise to wider educational and behavioral interventions.
• Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings to support goal setting and progress tracking for each student.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners, fostering an inclusive, communicative, and supportive learning environment.