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
Structured CPD and clinical development opportunities
Flexible benefits scheme
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 organisation where therapy is embedded into everyday education and care, helping young people reach their full potential.
To apply, contact Jamie Carroll on (phone number removed) or email
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55500.00 per year