Speech & Language Therapist – Specialist School (Term-Time Only)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Band 6 DOE
Full-time, Permanent
Compass Associates are working in partnership with a specialist school for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and additional needs to recruit a Speech & Language Therapist. This is a newly created role, offering a unique opportunity to play a key part in shaping and developing a high-quality SALT provision within the school.
You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within a specialist ASC education setting, supporting children and young people with ASC and SEMH needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering a mix of 1:1 and small group interventions
- Supporting EHCP processes, including annual reviews and report writing
- Completing baseline assessments for new and transitioning students
- Delivering staff training and providing classroom-based support
- Upskilling support staff to carry out interventions
- Contributing to whole-school communication strategies
- Working collaboratively within weekly MDT meetings
- Supporting the ongoing development of the SaLT provision as the school grows
The Team:
- Multidisciplinary team including Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and pastoral staff
- Regular MDT meetings for collaboration and shared planning
- Access to wider professional networks and CPD opportunities
- Clinical supervision and opportunities for peer support
What’s on Offer:
- High level of autonomy and flexibility in clinical delivery
- Protected time for clinical work and reporting
- Opportunity to shape and develop a growing SaLT service
- Strong emphasis on collaboration and team working
- Structured CPD and ongoing professional development
- Supportive and well-resourced working environment
Requirements:
- HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist
- Experience working with children and young people with ASC and SEMH
- Background in school-based or blended settings (e.g. education/NHS/private)
- Confident in independent report writing, including EHCPs
Interview Process:
- 1st stage: Informal chat via Teams
- 2nd stage: Formal interview and task at the school
Benefits:
- Full-time salary paid across 52 weeks, while working only during term-time (39 weeks)
- OFSTED bonuses
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Comprehensive induction and onboarding programme
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Employer pension contributions
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme and laptop loan options
- A wide range of employee discounts covering cinema, electronics, fashion, travel, groceries, and more
- Recognition schemes including long service awards and employee of the month
- Access to an employee assistance programme and wellbeing support services
How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Marr on 0161 672 3174. You can also send an up-to-date CV to jmarr@compassltd.co.uk
Referral Scheme
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultant for this permanent position. We offer £500 vouchers of your choice for each successful referral