Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for band 5 to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work across school settings with a structured mix of clients and support:

• 2 days per week working in complex needs educational setting (19-25 years) school, as part of an established SLT team
• 1 day per week with community clients across homes and schools
• 2 days per week in a mainstream school

Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
• This is an Autism and medical complex needs setting (PMLD secondary).
• Deliver therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, adapting interventions to suit the needs of students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
• Develop and implement communication strategies, including the use of AAC where appropriate.
• Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Provide training and advice to school staff to help create a communication-friendly environment.
• Be part of a speech and language therapy team and MDT.

About us
Why Join Unlocking Language?

We are committed to excellence and empowerment, not only for the children and families we support, but for our team too. As part of Unlocking Language, you will be part of a warm and growing company that invests in your professional journey and celebrates your contribution.

Hours: Full-time (5 days per week) will consider part-time

Job responsibilities

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience working in a special school setting or with children with complex communication needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience of AAC
• Is passionate about working with children and young people in diverse educational and community settings
• Brings energy, empathy, and curiosity to their work

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Must have either an undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree in speech and language therapy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.