Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Petherton Park School, North Petherton (TA6)

Salary: £19,372.50 to £23,322.60 for 22.5 hours per week (3-5 days, 42 weeks per year) (FTE equivalent: £39,975.00 to £48,126.00) Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only

This is an ideal opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist who is seeking a meaningful, rewarding career alongside the flexibility to prioritise life outside of work.

Working just 3 days per week during term time, this role offers the freedom to balance professional fulfilment with family life, personal commitments, or other interests.

Whether you're returning to practice, managing caring responsibilities, or simply looking for a healthier work-life rhythm, this position is designed with flexibility in mind.

We are also open to this role being done over 4-5 days per week too to allow you to maintain your work/life balance.

Are you a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist ready to make a meaningful impact? Or a Speech and Language Therapist looking to take the next step in your career without compromising on balance?

In this role, you will support pupils with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, helping them develop essential communication skills to thrive. Your work will empower children to express themselves, build confidence, and engage with the world around them.

Each day begins with a collaborative team briefing, followed by a varied mix of:

• 1:1 therapy sessions
• Small group interventions
• In-class support alongside teachers

You'll also have opportunities to:

• Support and mentor less experienced therapists
• Contribute to training and development of Team Members
• Support pupils on placement

We are committed to your professional growth, with protected time for clinical development and ongoing training-so you can continue progressing while enjoying a balanced schedule.

• Delivering trauma-informed therapy to a manageable caseload of pupils with SEMH needs, Learning Disabilities, and Autism
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, teachers, and teaching assistants
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to holistic care plans
• Completing administrative tasks easily during quieter periods or from home during school holidays

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registration and RCSLT membership
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Full UK driving licence (occasional offsite meetings)

This role is designed to support your life as much as your career.

• Part time hours (3-5 days per week) - ideal for balancing family, study, or other commitments
• Term time only working - enjoy school holidays off
• Protected development time to support your clinical growth

• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays) - pro ra
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee discounts (Blue Light Card & benefits platform)
• Strong wellbeing support, including mental health resources & reflective practice sessions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• DBS cost covered
• Medicash healthcare scheme & life assurance (after 12 months)

At Phoenix Learning and Care, we understand that great professionals thrive when you have time to make a lasting difference in children's lives, while maintaining the flexibility and balance you need in your own.

Safeguarding & Inclusion: All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks including DBS, references, and online checks.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to bring their whole selves to work.