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Are you looking for an employer offering opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career within a friendly multidisciplinary team and a rewarding education setting? Do you want flexibility to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention, fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? Outcomes First Group has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running.

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire LA6 2DZ

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience). Basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+; Highly specialist from £48,000+.

Hours: 24 hours per week, 3 days 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

In a world where clinical support demand is increasing daily, we value your unique skills and expertise to build better outcomes for our pupils. We aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each site to provide vital provision in collaboration with education teams, creating an environment where pupils can flourish and grow in independence.

We support career development with a £2,000 training allowance after probation to complete role-specific training tailored to your requirements.

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education with schools across England, Scotland and Wales. Our Acorn, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim divisions serve diverse pupil groups, from trauma-affected learners to autistic pupils, supporting broad educational goals.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive. Our mission focuses on unlocking pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation and opportunity. Our promise centers on values: listening, collaboration, accountability.

Role overview

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Underley Gardens School. Working with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs. You will operate within the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, hold a caseload with support from your clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation. This post suits a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our clinical teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, with safeguarding at the core. We are a leading service provider in the UK, seeking a therapist who shares our commitment to innovative practice that improves pupil outcomes.

Location: Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale – part of the Options Autism brand, an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 5–19.

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention for pupils with developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs.
• Work collaboratively with education teams and adhere to the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working.
• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Maintain a person-centred, safeguarding-conscious approach across settings.

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1–2 years of experience as a fully registered RCSLT member in a similar setting
• Experience engaging with individuals with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of multidisciplinary working in various settings
• Experience communicating with/working with families and carers
• Interest in developing knowledge across different SaLT practice areas
• Strong relationship-building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competence in core SaLT practice and understanding of RCSLT communication standards
• Knowledge of SaLT assessment tools, intervention types, and ability to formulate support plans
• Understanding of relevant legislation for clinical practice and client groups
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to engage in training and pursue further qualifications relevant to the client group

• Understanding of sensory and motor differences impacting communication
• Understanding of the relationship between arousal levels and communication
• Full driving licence and access to a car (highly desirable)

Flexibility and a wide benefits package including:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme with contributing options
• Wellbeing support and access to health services
• Discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme and other benefits
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding procedures. We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application promptly.

Job Ref: 287824