Role: Senior Speech & Language Therapist Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £55,500 per annum (inclusive of paid school holidays) + excellent benefits
Full Time - Term Time Only
A specialist education provider is seeking an experienced Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join a growing multi-disciplinary clinical team supporting children and young people with complex additional needs.
This role is based within a specialist independent day school for pupils aged 5-16, supporting children with a range of special educational needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and communication needs.
The Role
Working collaboratively within a therapeutic education environment, you will provide specialist Speech & Language Therapy support to children and young people with complex presentations, including:
- Autism spectrum conditions
- ADHD
- Speech, language and communication needs
- Developmental trauma
- Social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Neurodevelopmental conditions
As part of an integrated clinical team, you will support educational and care staff to create clinically informed learning environments and deliver targeted therapeutic interventions to improve outcomes for pupils.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering specialist speech and language assessments and interventions
- Supporting pupils through individual and group therapy
- Providing consultation, advice, and training to education and care teams
- Supporting the implementation of therapeutic strategies across the setting
- Contributing to care planning and multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Supporting and guiding less experienced team members where appropriate
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
- Be registered with the HCPC
- Have significant experience working with children and young people with complex needs
- Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge and therapeutic intervention skills
- Have experience supporting professionals around a child or young person
- Be confident delivering training, guidance, and consultation to teams
- Be organised, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively
- Be committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel where required
Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members within a clinical setting would be highly advantageous.
Benefits
The organisation offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Paid school holidays including bank holidays
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Structured CPD and clinical development opportunities
- Regular clinical supervision and peer support
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Referral bonus scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Speech & Language Therapist looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation where therapy is embedded into everyday education and care, helping young people reach their full potential.
To apply, contact Jamie Carroll on or email
