Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Introduction

Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, based in Colchester, are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). The post holder will provide support for pupils’ communication ability and participate in the continuing development of these services under the direction of the Therapy Lead for autistic learners and associated Mental Health needs. The successful Speech and Language Therapist will also be supporting a like‑minded multidisciplinary team consisting of Speech and Language therapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy assistants and other clinical staff.

This great job opportunity could also include working with our adults within their residential services, supported living, outreach programs and opportunity centres. This role will include working under the guidance of the adult service therapy Lead (which will be a flexible option please contact for further information).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well‑established charity. Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School provide ongoing specialist training including leadership, autism‑specific, curriculum and therapeutic training opportunities, supervision, and continuing professional development and support. A thorough and structured induction is also on offer at the commencement of employment.

• Location:
  
  Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL
• Hours:
  
  Full time – term time
• Salary:
  Dependent on experience

Doucecroft School is a vibrant, dynamic, and highly supportive specialist co‑educational school for autistic individuals, some with additional complex needs, aged 3‑19 years. At Doucecroft we provide a nurturing environment where students can thrive and grow in independence and self‑esteem.

We offer bespoke, individualised education with a proven track record of dramatically raising the outcomes for the learners who have completed their education with us. Our approach ensures that through our curriculum and delivery, we focus on delivering quality‑of‑life outcomes, with specialist therapists and professionals providing expertise in addition to the highly skilled education team.

All staff within the school are committed to striving towards outstanding, led by an enthusiastic and dynamic senior leadership team.

• Assessing and reviewing the communication needs of new and existing learners within school
• Developing communication targets for your allocated pupils (in collaboration with teaching) and regularly monitoring and reviewing these targets
• Delivering individual and group therapy interventions, where required
• Attending multi‑disciplinary team meetings and annual reviews
• Delivering training to the wider professional team to develop their skills in effective communication with Autistic individuals
• Supervision of less experienced Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy assistants and therapy students

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy is essential.
• A member of RCSLT and HCPC essential.
• Previous experience of working with Autistic individuals is essential.
• Supervision experienced highly advantageous.
• Competent clinical knowledge of communication problems associated with autism.
• Experience with intervention techniques such as AAC, Intensive Interaction, signing, and visual support systems.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• A confident, caring and proactive attitude.
• Experience in writing annual review reports to contribute towards Education Health Care Plans (EHCP) is highly desirable.
• Working within a school setting.
• Working within a multi‑disciplinary team.

• Extensive Induction and Learning & Development programmes, with nationally recognised qualifications
• Job‑related qualifications obtained during employment paid for by Autism Anglia (subject to conditions)
• Flexible working hours (where possible) for study and time off given for job‑related exams
• Free onsite parking
• Casual dress
• Employee Referral…