Part-Time Speech-Language Therapist for Secondary School

Takapuna Grammar School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Takapuna Grammar School seeks a qualified speech-language therapist for a 0.6 FTE, fixed-term role from January 2027 to January 2028. The role focuses on functional communication assessments and interventions for secondary-aged ORS students, collaborating with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, teachers and families.

The successful applicant will have NZSTA registration, a strong interest in working with adolescents with complex communication needs, and experience with AAC and social

Qualifications

• Qualified speech-language therapist with NZSTA registration.
• Experience or strong interest in working with adolescents with complex communication needs.
• Collaborative approach within a mainstream secondary school team.
• Current NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional communication assessments and interventions for secondary-aged ORS students.
• Collaborate with physiotherapist, occupational therapist, teachers, teaching assistants and families to embed communication goals into daily school life.
• Contribute therapy insights to Individual Education Plans.

Skills

Speech-language therapy

Adolescent communication

Collaborative teamwork

AAC devices

Education

Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy

NZSTA registration

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Takapuna Grammar School seeks a qualified speech-language therapist for a 0.6 FTE, fixed-term role from January 2027 to January 2028. The role focuses on functional communication assessments and interventions for secondary-aged ORS students, collaborating with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, teachers and families.

The successful applicant will have NZSTA registration, a strong interest in working with adolescents with complex communication needs, and experience with AAC and social