Speech and Language Therapist (Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities)

Wimborne | November 2026 Start

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The Opportunity

Teaching Personnel are supporting a specialist education setting in the Wimborne area to recruit an experienced Speech and Language Therapist for a November 2026 start. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £33,612.80 - £49,067.20, dependent on experience and qualifications.

This setting supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech, language and communication difficulties, sensory processing differences, social communication needs and associated learning challenges. Students require specialist therapeutic input that can help them access education, develop independence and build confidence for adult life.

About the Role

You will join an established multidisciplinary team, providing both direct and indirect therapy interventions across education programmes. You will manage a varied caseload, complete detailed assessments, develop tailored intervention plans and work collaboratively with teaching staff, families and external professionals.

The role includes:

• Assessing communication strengths and areas of need.
• Delivering individual and group therapy sessions.
• Developing communication strategies across the curriculum.
• Supporting EHCP outcomes and annual reviews.
• Producing clinical reports and recommendations.
• Coaching staff to implement effective communication support.
• Working alongside families to ensure consistency between home and education.

Who We're Looking For

We need someone who can hit the ground running from day one. Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex communication needs is essential.

• Hold a recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
• Be HCPC and RCSLT registered.
• Have experience supporting autistic learners.
• Understand AAC approaches and communication interventions.
• Be confident working within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Possess excellent report writing and organisational skills.
• Be passionate about improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.

The successful therapist will be patient, reflective, adaptable and able to build meaningful professional relationships quickly. Students thrive best with adults who can provide consistency, structure, encouragement and a genuine belief in their potential.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated local consultant support.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Education-specific career guidance.
• Dedicated safeguarding support.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Speech and Language Therapist ready for a new challenge in November 2026, apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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