Speech & Language Therapist

The Witherslack Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday

Clinical development

Flexible benefits

Medical cover

Work environment

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join Avon Park School and support children and young people with complex needs through individualized clinical interventions. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team in an educational and residential setting, delivering evidence-based therapy and collaborating closely with teachers and care staff.

The role offers supervision, a structured clinical development programme, and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC
• Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to engage and deliver therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs
• Have experience supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences
• Be a confident, engaging, effective model, guide, leader, and trainer
• Be highly organized and proactive
• Be committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people

Responsibilities

• As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC registered)

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist

Application Deadline: 2026-10-18T00:00:00

Location: Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, GB, CV32 4

Eligibility: Any

Employer: Witherslack Group

Closing Date: 2026-11-17T02:00:11.837

Salary: £38,730 - £46,789 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Introduction

Those Huge Small VictoriesOur clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what is like!

Work Environment

Get out what you put inThis role is based at Avon Park School School, 4-days-per-week.

Avon Park School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Rugby, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils who have a range of complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.

Our Approach

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.

Role Responsibilities

As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.

What We Offer

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays
• Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible benefits: Including options to increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance and access to wellbeing tools and advice, employee assistance programs
• Medical Cover: Claim back costs for opticians, dentists, and enjoy high-street discounts
• Work Environment: Beautiful facilities with the very best environments - check out our schools

Why Join Us

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments, you will be supported with resources and a platform to excel. You will benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme, and access to a team of over 220 multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues.

Requirements

• Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC
• Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to engage and deliver therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs
• Have experience supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences
• Be a confident, engaging, effective model, guide, leader, and trainer
• Be highly organized and proactive
• Be committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people

Our Values & Inclusion

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is fundamental. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and belongs. We embrace diversity, individuality, and neurodiversity, fostering a community that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and strengths.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and ensure our recruitment and workplace practices are accessible and equitable. If adjustments are needed during recruitment or the workplace, we will support you every step of the way.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

The Witherslack Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information

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