Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can have a meaningful impact every day?

Parkwood Hall Academy is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT). Working with pupils aged 4-19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism and communication needs, you will help children and young people develop the communication skills they need to access learning and achieve their potential.

You will be joining an established Speech and Language Therapy team that includes two Senior Therapists, providing excellent clinical support, supervision and opportunities for professional growth.

The Role

As part of our integrated therapeutic approach, you will

• Conduct speech, language and communication assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions.
• Develop personalised communication programmes and strategies.
• Support the implementation and development of AAC systems and resources.
• Collaborate closely with education and care professionals to embed communication throughout the school day.
• Provide training, coaching and consultation to staff teams.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, reports and multi-disciplinary planning.

About You

We welcome applications from therapists across a range of experience levels.

You will have

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification (essential)
• HCPC registration (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (essential)
• Experience planning and delivering evidence-based interventions. (essential)
• A commitment to collaborative, child-centred and neuroaffirming practice (essential)
• Experience of AAC, SEND, autism and complex communication needs would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Parkwood Hall Academy, we are committed to creating an environment where staff and pupils can Belong, Grow and Succeed.

We offer

• A supportive and experienced therapy team.
• Regular clinical supervision and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in AAC and SEND.
• A collaborative trans-disciplinary model of working.

The opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people

What the school offers its staff

At our school, we value and support our staff, recognising that they are at the heart of our success. We offer a welcoming and collaborative working environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, access to wellbeing support, and a strong culture of teamwork and respect. Staff benefit from opportunities to grow their skills, contribute to school improvement, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils every day.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.