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Speech and Language Therapist

Join our team as a Speech and Language Therapist, where you will help shape our newly established service providing vital assessment, intervention and support for students with autism and learning difficulties. You will manage a diverse caseload of communication needs while working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to ensure every student achieves their full potential.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £37,254.61

Contract: Full-Time - 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Speech and Language Therapist

We are launching a dedicated Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) service to provide specialist assessment, intervention and collaborative support for autistic students and students who have learning difficulties.

In this role, you will help students with diverse and often complex communication needs – assessing, prioritising and delivering treatments that support successful transitions. Working as a key member of the SALT department, you will engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration with both internal and external partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. You will also participate in a structured programme of supervision, competency development and CPD activities under the guidance of a supervising clinician.

Job Description
Person Specification

Core Duties

SALT responsibilities:

To provide assessment and appropriate speech and language therapy intervention for students with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties (some of which are complex in nature), with support and advice from supervising clinician as required.

To develop and provide communication plans for the specified caseload, to include communication strengths and weaknesses and strategies for use by staff in order to develop students’ communication skills and enhance functional communication between staff and students.

To develop individual communication programmes to meet the requirements of an EHCP including the development and review of individual targets.

To contribute to the planning and delivery of weekly individual/group therapy sessions.

To provide appropriate information, advice and support to students, parents/carers and other relevant services within and out of Homefield, e.g. NHS, Local Authority, private care providers.

To prioritise caseload based on students’ needs, Homefield standards and RCSLT best practice guidelines.

To work with all appropriate agencies and colleagues when necessary as part of the multi-disciplinary team, establishing collaborative working relationships, sharing skills and information to facilitate holistic student care.

To make referrals to relevant specialist services for individuals requiring assessment for a communication aid or dysphagia.

To facilitate compliance with the Accessible Information Standard and RCSLT 5 Good Communication Standards.

To participate in clinical audit procedures and contribute to service development projects.

To attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings including annual reviews where appropriate.

To demonstrate a working knowledge of the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice.

To develop and update clinical knowledge and skills under own initiative and the direction of supervising clinician.

To evaluate and monitor clinical input using evidence-based reflective practice and outcome measures.

To participate in planning and delivery of student-specific intervention and training in order to meet communication needs and promote independence and well-being.

To take part in/implement all relevant activities, standards, procedures and policies related to Clinical Governance as required by the RCSLT and HCPC.

To undertake administrative duties to ensure records are maintained in accordance with agreed standards.

To contribute to the development of the SALT service offer in partnership with SALT colleagues.

Liaise with/ train non SLT staff e.g. college staff in the implementation of strategies. Including modelling of communication strategies, use of AAC etc.
To provide written assessment, intervention and review reports as required.

General Responsibilities for all Staff:

Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect.

Empower students and day service members to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality.

Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning and working environment.

Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations.

Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.

Education & Qualifications

Attribute	Criteria	Evidence
Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree or equivalent	Essential	App Form & Qual
Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice	Essential	HCPC Registration
Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists	Essential	RCSLT Registration
Willingness to undertake post qualification training/CPD	Desirable	App Form & Interview

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

Attribute	Criteria	Evidence
Post registration experience of working with students with autism	Essential	App Form & Interview
Knowledge of the full range of communication difficulties associated with students with learning difficulties and / or autism	Essential	App Form & Interview
Skills in administering and interpreting a range of clinical assessments, including experience of working with Alternative and Augmentative Communication.	Essential	App Form & Interview
Knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Office and Excel and experience of using iPads and other AAC devices	Essential	App Form & Interview
Ability to use a range of assessments tools and appropriate therapeutic intervention techniques	Essential	App Form & Interview
Ability to practice autonomously and also work successfully as part of team including time management	Essential	App Form & Interview
The ability to recognise own professional boundaries through interpretation of clinical/professional policies	Essential	App Form & Interview
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Equal Opportunities and confidentiality	Essential	Interview
Awareness of national policies relating to students with autism and learning difficulties, and their impact on SALT	Essential	Interview

Interpersonal Skills & Qualities

Attribute	Criteria	Evidence
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) for dealing with daily and on-going situations when there is complex information involved and barriers to understanding	Essential	App Form & Interview
To demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of students, carers and families	Essential	App Form & Interview
The ability to recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and generate potential solutions	Essential	Interview
Experience using Total Communication Approaches and relevant communication systems.	Desirable	Interview
Flexible and adaptable to different working environments and modes of service delivery	Essential	References
Confident, articulate and can demonstrate self-motivation and initiative	Essential	Interview & Reference
Aware of limitations of own knowledge and experience	Essential	Interview

Note: This job description and person specification is not an exhaustive description – it is a guide and will be subject to review to meet the service/business needs.