Speech & Language Therapist (Nottingham)

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in autism support based in Nottingham is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist. This position involves providing person-centred therapy to autistic children and young people, developing tailored communication programs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role offers full-time or part-time options, competitive salary, and opportunities for CPD and professional development in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in working with autistic individuals and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Regular supervision

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Experience working with Autistic children and young people.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in speech and language therapy.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred speech and language therapy support.
• Assess communication needs and develop intervention programs.
• Support training related to communication and autism.

Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Experience with Autistic children

Communication needs assessment

Evidence-Based Practice

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist (Nottingham)

School | Nottingham

Salary: NHS Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580 depending on experience)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week or part time considered, 52 weeks

Closing date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026

We are looking for an empathic, creative and skilled band 6 speech and language therapist with relevant experience working with Autistic children and young people to join our team based at Sutherland House School in Nottingham. We can offer you multi-disciplinary and integrated service models of practice in a highly regarded and skilled team, CPD, and regular supervision.

Sutherland House School Nottingham is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

You would be providing person-centred speech and language therapy support as part of the school's on-site therapy team (which consists of Speech Therapists and therapy assistants). We work closely with education colleagues to support the progress and development of students in line with their EHCP. This work includes assessing communication needs, developing systems of communication and programmes of intervention for a specific caseload, supporting training in a range of topics associated with learning, communication, and autism and being involved in MDT meetings. This post is ideally suited to someone who has some experience of evidence-based practice in supporting autistic children and young people, including those with learning disabilities, and is looking to further develop their knowledge and skills.

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please note this advert may close early dependent on the volume of applications.