Speech Language Therapist

Rosehill School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working during school breaks

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rosehill School in Auckland is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to deliver high-quality services across a large, diverse school community. You will join a collaborative therapy team, support students and whānau, and contribute to upskilling, coaching and modelling for teachers and education assistants.

The ideal applicant will have at least 3 years' experience with learners with special needs, confidence in dysphagia assessment and ASD best practice, and a track record in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with learners with special needs.
• Understanding of dysphagia assessment and management.
• Understanding of ASD best practices.
• Experience with service development initiatives and/or leadership.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff and whānau; value cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality speech and language therapy services across a large, diverse school.
• Embed best practice into classroom programmes and lead innovative initiatives.
• Collaborate with other therapists to support students and whānau through upskilling, coaching and modelling to staff.

Job description

We are seeking a experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to deliver quality services across our large and diverse school. Experience is preferred, though recent graduates will also be considered.

Rosehill School is a large, multicultural specialist school for learners aged 5-21 with ORS funding. You would be part of a large collaborative therapy team focused on supporting students and whānau through upskilling, coaching, and modelling to teachers and education assistants. Your caseload will be varied and focused on embedding best practice into classroom programmes, and leading innovation.

Our school has exciting ongoing focus on play, and relational approaches for communication, teaching, and learning.

We provide a friendly, supportive and professional work environment and generous professional development opportunities. Therapists enjoy flexible working arrangements during the school holidays.

The ideal applicant will:

• have minimum 3 year's experience with learners with special needs
• have an understanding of and confidence in dysphagia assessment and management
• have an understanding of ASD best practice
• have proven experience with service development initiatives and/or leadership
• able to build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau, and value cultural diversity
• have a proven ability to work collaboratively with other therapists
• CAT1 accreditation preferred but not essential

To find out more and to arrange school visits, contact Tennille on 027 880 7582

Applications close on 09/11/2026 at 4pm