Speech and language Therapist

Reference
1121376

Branch
University of Warwick

Start date
07/12/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
36.5hrs a week across Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:45am - 04:45pm, Tuesday 08:45am - 05:30pm and Friday 08:45am - 04:30pm

Dress code
Smart Casual

Salary from
£32,073

Salary to
£48,117

Role

We are seeking a passionate, qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary therapy team within a specialist educational setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with autistic children and young adults, providing direct and indirect speech and language therapy. Working collaboratively with teachers and other therapists, you will support pupils to develop their communication, social interaction, attention and listening skills, as well as their functional language and independence.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in autism and special educational needs, alongside clinical experience in paediatrics. You will be encouraged to develop your specialist knowledge through fully funded training, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.

Duties and responsibilities

• Speech and language therapy
• Assess and support pupils with receptive and expressive language difficulties.
• Develop pupils’ attention, listening and ability to engage with others.
• Deliver specialist direct and indirect therapy tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils experiencing difficulties with social communication and interaction.
• Help pupils develop functional communication skills that promote independence in everyday situations.
• Work with pupils individually and contribute to their progress within small-class settings.
• Total communication and environmental support
• Promote a total communication approach throughout the school environment.
• Use visual supports, adapted language and other appropriate communication strategies.
• Recommend adjustments to learning environments to improve communication and accessibility.
• Advise teaching staff and colleagues on strategies to support pupils’ individual communication needs.
• Collaboration and clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other relevant professionals.
• Contribute to individual pupil planning and the review of therapeutic outcomes.
• Prepare clear, accurate clinical reports for Annual Reviews and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and relevant team discussions.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards and follow safeguarding and organisational procedures.

Skills and experience

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Clinical experience and a working knowledge of paediatric speech and language therapy.
• A genuine interest in autism, special educational needs and supporting children and young adults with additional needs.
• Experience of writing clinical reports to contribute to Annual Reviews and EHCPs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A driving licence or reliable access to transport to reach the school due to its location.

Location
Cranleigh

Benefits

• The school is committed to supporting the development of its therapists, offering fully funded training and ongoing professional learning opportunities.
• These include:
• Behaviour analytic training and qualifications, including teaching accreditations and Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) qualification opportunities.
• Specialist training in autism and communication support.
• PROACT-SCIPr-UK certification.
• Safeguarding, emergency medication and behaviour management training.
• Personal care, first aid and epilepsy training.
• Ongoing clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
• Funded membership of relevant specialist interest groups and clinical excellence networks.

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