Speech and Language Therapist - Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

POST: Speech and Language Therapist

LOCATION: Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

SALARY: Band G/H SCP 32 - 43 £42,840 - £54,495 per annum pro rata (£38,702 - £49,255 per annum)

HOURS: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week

REQUIRED FOR: September 2026

Deliver a high quality, effective speech and language therapy service across the Trust, working with staff and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Play a key role in supporting the Trust to meet statutory responsibilities, including contributing to diagnostic assessment pathways and developing inclusive practice across all settings.

• Recognised professional degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered member of the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
• Experience as a Speech, Language and Communication Needs therapist, preferably within a children and young people setting.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Experience on a child Multi Agency Assessment Autism Pathway.
• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and Equality Act (2010) legislation and its implications.
• Tenacious practice to ensure that the wishes of children and young people are heard and affect decision making.
• Proficient use of technology.

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level.
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field.
• A supportive working environment and team ethos.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children's Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026