Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Salary

£16.16 - £19.37 ph (£33,612.80 - £40,289.60 pro rata)

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only

Location

Cedars SchoolAbout Aurora Cedars SchoolAurora Cedars School offers a tailored education for up to 80 pupils aged 5–19 with ASC and SEMH needs. Many of our students benefit from specialist support with speech, language, and communication. This role is central to this position.The RoleWe are looking for a Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to develop and deliver our school‑based SaLT provision.This is a varied and rewarding role combining direct clinical work, staff support, and service development within a highly collaborative MDT consisting of a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, 2 Assistant Psychologists, 2 Therapy Assistants, and SENDCo.You will work closely with our Clinical Lead, SENDCo and wider team to create a communication‑friendly environment and ensure pupils can fully access learning, within a school culture where Speech and Language Therapy is highly valued and actively embedded in everyday practice.You will build on existing SaLT provision within the school, taking a lead role in shaping and developing the service over time. You will be supported by a therapy assistant, and will work within a tiered model of support (universal, targeted, specialist) to ensure sustainable and effective provision across the school.

Your responsibilities will include

Carry out specialist assessments and contribute to EHCP advice and annual reviews, using clinical reasoning to identify communication needs and appropriate provisionPlan, implement and evaluate targeted and specialist interventions, delivered both directly and indirectly through teaching staff and the therapy assistantManage and prioritise a small caseload of pupils with communication needs.Support teaching staff and TAs through training, modelling and consultation to embed communication strategies in everyday practiceContribute to the development of a communication‑supportive school environment across classrooms and routinesWork collaboratively with the MDT to support pupils' engagement, regulation and access to learningProvide direction, delegation and clinical oversight to the therapy assistant and support staff implementing programmesMaintain accurate clinical records and contribute to outcome monitoringActively engage in supervision, training and CPD to develop clinical skillsWe are looking for someone who is:Confident working independently within a supportive teamAble to prioritise and manage workload effectivelySkilled in building strong relationships with staff and pupilsPassionate about functional, real‑world communication outcomesThis role is ideal for someone with a nurturing approach. If you're enthusiastic about making a real difference to children, and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

You will be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPCHold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent. Experience working with children or young people with additional needsAbility to work independently within a supportive MDT

Completed SALT NPQ Status

Desirable Criteria

Experience in a school or SEND settingExperience supporting autism and SEMHExperience delivering staff training or consultationAbout AuroraThe Aurora Group is a forward-thinking provider of education and care for children, young people, and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. This is an exciting time to join us—Aurora Cedars is a growing school where your expertise can truly shape its future.What's on offer? A school culture where Speech and Language Therapy is valued and embedded, with staff actively engaging with and implementing SLT strategies across the setting, as demonstrated by our commitment to Elkan and making our school communication friendly.A supportive MDT including Clinical Lead (Clinical Psychologist), OT, assistants, Elkan trained staff and SENDCoSupport from a full time Therapy AssistantAccess to regular SaLT clinical supervisionRegular online company‑wide peer supervision with other Speech and Language TherapistsOpportunity to shape and develop the roleTerm‑time working for work‑life balanceA beautiful setting in which to work, with dedicated therapy rooms and spaces.How to apply?Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.