Paediatric Special School Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will support the assessment, diagnosis, and delivery of therapy for children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and complex needs. You will work across two specialist school settings in NW9 to provide targeted interventions and individualised therapy plans.

What you will do

• Support the assessment, diagnosis, and delivery of therapy for children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, complex needs, and varying levels of learning difficulties.
• Work across both school sites to provide targeted and specialist SALT interventions.
• Deliver individualised therapy plans in collaboration with teaching teams, SEN staff, and wider multidisciplinary professionals.
• Support students with Autism, MLD, SLD, and complex medical or cognitive needs through evidence-based communication interventions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT professional standards.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings, EHCP reviews, and progress reports.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• An understanding of Autism, learning difficulties, and complex communication needs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, child-centred, and reflective approach to practice.

Nice to have

• Experience working within paediatric and/or UK school settings
• Dysphagia experience

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who focus on supporting careers and providing exclusive access to roles across the UK.