Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5-7 Equivalent)

Permanent | 37 hours per week | 39 weeks per year (Term Time)

NHS Band 5–7 equivalent (dependent on experience)
Location: Basingstoke – across three School sites

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a growing, forward-thinking school provision supporting children and young people aged 5–18 years with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

The post holder will work across three Basingstoke sites, delivering an integrated, pupil-centred therapy service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, helping children and young people to access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their potential.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing, developing and delivering a high-quality speech and language therapy service across the academy. Responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to establish and develop a speech and language therapy service that meets the needs of pupils across the academy

• Delivering specialist speech and language interventions, as prescribed in response to identified communication needs within the learning environment

• Supporting a holistic, integrated therapeutic approach, embedding communication strategies across the curriculum

• Developing and delivering a continuing professional development (CPD) programme for school staff, aligned with the academy development plan

• Providing training for staff and other “communication partners” to support pupils with SLCN

• Contributing to an integrated approach that supports a wide range of communication needs within educational settings

About the Pupils

The role supports children and young people aged 5–18, many of whom experience speech, language and communication needs that impact learning, social interaction and emotional development. Pupils benefit from consistent, therapeutic input embedded throughout the school day, with close collaboration between education and therapy professionals.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership

• Evidence of working within a multi-disciplinary team supporting children or adults with communication needs

• Experience of participating in or delivering training for communication partners supporting children with SLCN

• Evidence of applying theoretical knowledge to clinical practice within educational or therapeutic settings

Why Apply?

• Permanent, term-time only role supporting work–life balance

• Opportunity to shape and develop an integrated therapy service

• Collaborative, supportive multi-disciplinary environment

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

This role would suit a motivated and reflective Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people through embedded, whole-school therapeutic practice.

Please Apply with your up to date CV to be considered

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