SEN Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Permanent | 37 hours per week | 39 weeks per year (term time only)
NHS Band 5–7 equivalent (depending on experience)
Location: Basingstoke – across three school sites

We’re looking for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join a growing, forward-thinking school provision in Basingstoke. You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 5–18 with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), helping them to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team and to play a real role in shaping and developing an integrated therapy service across three school sites.

About the Role

As part of this role, you’ll be central to developing and delivering a high-quality, pupil-centred speech and language therapy service across the academy. You will:

• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to establish and grow an effective speech and language therapy offer

• Deliver specialist interventions tailored to pupils’ individual communication needs within their learning environments

• Embed communication-friendly strategies across the curriculum as part of a holistic, whole-school approach

• Develop and deliver CPD for school staff, linked to the academy’s development priorities

• Provide training and guidance to staff and other communication partners supporting pupils with SLCN

• Contribute to a collaborative approach that supports a wide range of communication needs

About the Pupils

You’ll be supporting children and young people aged 5–18 whose communication needs may affect learning, social interaction and emotional wellbeing. Therapy is embedded throughout the school day, with strong collaboration between education and therapy teams to ensure pupils receive consistent, meaningful support.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from Speech and Language Therapists who have:

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

• Experience of delivering or contributing to training for communication partners

• The ability to apply theory to practice within educational or therapeutic settings

Why Join Us?

• A permanent, term-time only role, supporting a great work–life balance

• The chance to shape and develop an integrated therapy service

• A collaborative, supportive team environment

• NHS Band 5–7 equivalent salary, depending on experience

This role would suit a motivated and reflective Speech and Language Therapist who is excited about making a genuine difference through embedded, whole-school therapeutic practice.

To apply, please send us your up-to-date CV.

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