Speech Language Therapist

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

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About the role

We are seeking a qualified speech-language therapist for a 1-yearfixed-term position, working 3 days per week (Tuesday is required) within our specialist ORS-funded unit. You will provide functional communication assessments and interventions tailored to secondary-aged ORS students and collaborate closely with the department physiotherapist and occupational therapist,classroom teachers, teaching assistants, and families to embed communication goals into daily school life and contribute therapy insights to Individual Education Plans.

You will have a recognized qualification in Speech-Language Therapy, experience or strong interest in working with adolescents with complex communication needs, a collaborative approach to working within a mainstream secondary school team, and skills in adaptation, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and supporting social communication for teenagers.

Applicants must have current NZSTA registration and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Position Part-time (0.6 FTTE), Fixed-term (27 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed-term position Refreshment Leave

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts