Job Description
Speech and Language Therapist
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
£28,874 - £34,610 Actual Salary
40 Hours per Week Term Time Only
Permanent Position
Make a Difference Through Communication
Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with additional needs?
We are seeking a dedicated therapist to join a specialist educational setting, supporting pupils with Autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, SEMH needs, and complex learning profiles. Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, you will help pupils develop the communication skills needed to access learning, build relationships, and achieve greater independence.
The Role
You will:
- Manage and prioritise your own caseload.
- Carry out speech, language, and communication assessments.
- Deliver tailored one-to-one, group, and classroom-based interventions.
- Develop and review individual communication programmes.
- Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews, and multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Create communication resources, including visual supports and Social Stories.
- Promote a Total Communication approach across the setting.
- Support the use of AAC and assistive communication technologies.
- Provide advice, guidance, and training to staff, families, and carers.
- Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
A Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
HCPC Registration
Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Strong report-writing, communication, and organisational skills
A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
Desirable
- Makaton or Signalong experience
- AAC and communication technology knowledge
- SEMH, PMLD, or complex needs experience
- Understanding of EHCP processes
- Trauma-informed practice
- Post-graduate paediatric experience
What's on Offer?
Term-time only working pattern
Competitive salary of £28,874 - £34,610
Supportive multi-disciplinary team
Ongoing training and professional development
Varied and rewarding caseload
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
If you're looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely transform outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Reed Education and the employing school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment procedures.
Please apply above if you are interested, we would love to hear from you!
