Speech and Language Specialist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Chertsey - Surrey Licences required HCPC Education Bachelor's degree (required) Full job description Salary: £39,418 - £43,404 subject to annual pay review Generous annual leave: 10 weeks per year Contract Type :
Permanent contract, 35 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods used flexibly across the year; we would consider part time

Role Overview :
As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs. You will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologist and Occupational Therapists who all offer our pupils a fully integrated approach to our childrens education, communication skills and overall health and wellbeing. We work closely with our residential team and Speech and Language UKs onsite Assessment Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our students, while advancing your own professional expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a specialist caseload of children with severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs within the school. Conduct detailed assessments, including differential diagnosis and implementing tailored therapy programs. Deliver innovative therapy, using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to develop and monitor Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews. Participate in pre-admission assessments and help shape each pupils personalized development plan.

Work autonomously, contributing to research and curriculum development to advance therapeutic practices. What we are looking for:
Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC. A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree. Minimum 2 years of experience working with a paediatric caseload, preferably in a school setting. Expertise in speech, language, and communication needs, with knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, AAC, and dysphagia. A creative, reflective practitioner whos committed to professional development and enjoys working autonomously and collaboratively.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidates employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain Benefits:
Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay UK visa sponsorship

Education:

Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

paediatric caseload: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: HCPC membership (required)

Work Location:

In person