Speech Language Therapist

Midlands – Wolverhampton / Birmingham / Stafford

The role

As the Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Provide initial and ongoing assessment of pupils’ speech, language and social communication skills
• Write clear, professional assessment and progress reports for reviews and EHCPs
• Design, implement and review individual communication programmes
• Deliver a mix of direct and indirect therapy – 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Lead and adapt social communication groups across the school
• Create visual supports (e.g. Social Stories, visual timetables, symbol resources)
• Work closely with education staff to embed communication targets into the curriculum
• Promote a “Total Communication” approach across the school
• Provide advice, training and coaching to staff, parents and carers
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and liaise with external professionals as needed

About you

Essential:

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist and member of RCSLT
• Recognised degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities and autism
• Understanding of behaviour support, trauma and the impact of early adverse experiences on communication
• Confident in assessing communication needs and writing therapy plans and reports
• Strong communication, interpersonal and time-management skills
• Comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable:

• At least one year’s post-graduate paediatric experience with completed NQP competencies
• Experience supporting children/young people with SEMH, PMLD or complex needs
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and provision
• Experience with Makaton/Signalong or other AAC approaches
• Ability to deliver staff training on communication

How to apply

If you are a compassionate, creative Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys working collaboratively to make a tangible difference for children and young people, we’d like to hear from you.

Please apply via LinkedIn with your CV and a short note outlining your relevant experience and current notice period. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.