Speech & Language Therapists

Supply Desk; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme £150

Training and professional development

Job summary

Supply Desk in Beaconsfield is seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist to support students' communication, language development and wellbeing in a welcoming school environment.

You'll assess needs, plan and deliver targeted therapy, work one-to-one and in small groups, collaborate with teachers and parents, and help tailor programmes to each pupil. A DBS check is required; start date October 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• The ability to assess individual needs and deliver appropriate therapy and intervention programmes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• A patient, flexible, and child-centred approach to supporting individual needs.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and other professionals.
• A commitment to inclusion and supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify students' speech, language, communication, and interaction needs.
• Plan and deliver appropriate therapy and intervention programmes tailored to individual students' needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them develop their speech, language, communication, and social interaction skills.
• Work with students across a range of abilities and needs, adapting therapy and support to meet individual requirements where appropriate.
• Support students with speech, language, and communication difficulties, including receptive and expressive language, speech sounds, social communication, and interaction needs.
• Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence, communication skills, and ability to engage positively with others.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents, and other professionals to support students' progress and wellbeing.
• Provide advice, guidance, and practical strategies to school staff to help support students' communication needs within the classrooms.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Child-centered approach

Job description

Speech & Language Therapists

Location: Beaconsfield

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Speech & Language Therapist looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a committed Speech & Language Therapist to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play a key role in supporting students' communication, language development, and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children and young people develop their communication skills and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and identify students' speech, language, communication, and interaction needs.
• Plan and deliver appropriate therapy and intervention programmes tailored to individual students' needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them develop their speech, language, communication, and social interaction skills.
• Work with students across a range of abilities and needs, adapting therapy and support to meet individual requirements where appropriate.
• Support students with speech, language, and communication difficulties, including receptive and expressive language, speech sounds, social communication, and interaction needs.
• Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence, communication skills, and ability to engage positively with others.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents, and other professionals to support students' progress and wellbeing.
• Provide advice, guidance, and practical strategies to school staff to help support students' communication needs within the classrooms.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• The ability to assess individual needs and deliver appropriate therapy and intervention programmes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• A patient, flexible, and child-centred approach to supporting individual needs.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and other professionals.
• A commitment to inclusion and supporting children and young people to reach their full potential.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.