Speech & Language Therapist for SEND — Impact & Training

The Co Operative Academies Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co Operative Academies Trust in South Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness) is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to work with children and young people with SEND, collaborating with school staff and external partners to deliver assessments and interventions.

You will contribute to EHCPs, design training, and align with HCPC standards to strengthen communication across our academies, focusing on building capacity within schools.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience in inclusive educational settings with SEND and communication needs.
• Strong collaboration, AAC expertise, clinical reporting, and empowering school staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group speech, language and communication assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs.
• Work with SENCOs, teachers and support staff to embed language strategies across the curriculum.
• Design and deliver training and workshops for school staff, parents and carers.
• Collaborate with NHS Speech and Language Therapy provisions to maximise support across academies.
• Contribute to EHCPs, maintaining records per HCPC and RCSLT standards.

Skills

Collaborative skills

AAC expertise

Clinical reporting

Staff empowerment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

The Co Operative Academies Trust in South Cumbria (Barrow-in-Furness) is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to work with children and young people with SEND, collaborating with school staff and external partners to deliver assessments and interventions.

You will contribute to EHCPs, design training, and align with HCPC standards to strengthen communication across our academies, focusing on building capacity within schools.