Speech and Language Therapist

Full job description

Our client is a specialist education provider supporting children and young people with autism, social, emotional, and mental health needs. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified therapist who is committed to helping young people overcome communication barriers, develop confidence, and achieve their full educational and personal potential.

Location : Poole

Hours : 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday – 42 weeks per year

Salary : £30,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist speech and language therapy assessments and interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload of pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
• Design and implement individual and group therapy programmes.
• Lead and support Therapy Assistants in delivering bespoke intervention plans.
• Provide advice and training to teaching staff on effective communication strategies.
• Contribute to EHCP outcomes, annual reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Develop communication targets that integrate into individual education plans.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, teachers, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and communication difficulties.
• Strong communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience working within specialist education settings.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
• Experience training school staff and supporting therapy assistants.
• Experience developing and implementing therapeutic programmes for pupils with autism and learning disabilities.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can have a direct impact on young people's communication, learning, and wellbeing.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment focused on achieving the best outcomes for pupils.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, and relevant pre-employment screening.

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a specialist educational setting, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.

The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License

Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received.