Speech & Language Therapist: Transform School Communication

eTeach UK Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Schools seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to help children communicate, participate, belong and thrive. You will work with SENDCos, leaders, teachers and families, providing consultation, coaching and training to reduce barriers and build practical strategies across classrooms and settings.

You will be HCPC registered and a member of the RCSLT, with experience in SEND and MDT collaboration.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and a member of RCSLT.
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND and complex needs.
• Able to manage a caseload and work independently.
• Able to work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in consultation, advice and training to education or care teams.
• Able to translate clinical expertise into practical strategies staff can use.
• Passionate about communication-accessible, neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed practice.
• Comfortable coaching and supporting others to develop their practice.
• Experience in specialist education, residential care, multidisciplinary teams, AAC, social communication or related approaches welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Help schools develop a culture of communication, interaction and participation as everyone's responsibility.
• Provide observation, consultation, coaching, modelling and training to reduce communication barriers.
• Offer practical advice on communication-supportive environments, visual supports and other strategies.
• Develop Speech and Language Therapy Champions to spread knowledge and practice.
• Influence whole-school practice and practice across Compass Community Schools.
• Collaborate with SENDCos, school leaders, teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and external professionals.
• Contribute to learner reviews, planning meetings and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Support families to understand learners' strengths, needs and priorities and alignment between home and school.

Skills

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

SEND experience

Caseload management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Consultation & training

Practical strategies

Neurodiversity-affirming practice

Coaching others

AAC experience

Tools

AAC

Job description

Compass Community Schools seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to help children communicate, participate, belong and thrive. You will work with SENDCos, leaders, teachers and families, providing consultation, coaching and training to reduce barriers and build practical strategies across classrooms and settings.

You will be HCPC registered and a member of the RCSLT, with experience in SEND and MDT collaboration.