Speech & Language Therapist - Specialist Autism School

Compass Associates; Watford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist autism school in Watford is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy to children with autism. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and have experience working with autistic children or in specialist settings. Responsibilities include supporting pupils with EHCPs and improving therapy services within the school. This position offers a salary range of £34,000 to £47,000 per annum with paid school holidays and benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Paid school holidays

Auto-enrolled pension scheme

Comprehensive induction

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Experience in SEN schools or specialist settings preferred.
• Ability to deliver outcome-focused therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality therapy to children with autism.
• Support pupils with EHCPs and those needing OT interventions.
• Contribute to service improvement across the school.

Skills

Experience working with autistic children

Team collaboration

Understanding of EHCPs

Education

HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist - Specialist Autism School
£34,000 to £47,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Watford, Hertfordshire
Term-Time Only (Full Pay) - 35 hrs per week

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.

Overview

Compass Associates is partnering with a renowned charity provider of specialist autism education and support. They deliver highly individualised education, care, and therapy services for children and young people with autism and complex needs.

We are seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join their specialist school near Watford, Hertfordshire. You will provide high-quality therapy to children and young people within the school, supporting pupils with EHCPs and those needing universal OT interventions. You will be part of a growing therapy team, reporting to the Clinical Lead, and contributing to service improvement and integrated therapy delivery across the school.

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Term-time only (12 weeks paid school holidays per year)

Location

The school is conveniently located in Watford, commutable from St Albans, Borehamwood, Hemel Hempstead, Barnet, Enfield, North London, Hatfield, Luton, Stevenage, and surrounding towns. Driving is preferred due to limited public transport options from the train station.

Criteria

• HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Experience working with autistic children and young people, or those with complex needs
• Experience in SEN schools or specialist settings preferred
• Understanding of EHCPs and outcome-focused therapy
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Interview Process

1. Initial informal conversation (virtual or in-person)
2. Formal on-site interview with the Clinical Lead, Headteacher, and Deputy

Salary and Benefits

• £34,000 to £47,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Paid school holidays
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including autism-specific learning
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Online staff discount platform (cycle to work, season ticket loan, shopping discounts)
• Access to 24-hour employee assistance programme & Headspace App
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice schemes

Contact Details

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion, please contact Lijani Cherry.

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.