Pulse
Paediatric Special School Speech and Language Therapist
North East of England . Posted 9 months ago
The role
You will assess, diagnose, and manage children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. You will deliver individualised therapy programmes and AAC interventions in specialist school settings.
What you will do
- Assess, diagnose, and manage children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Deliver and review individualised therapy programmes, including AAC interventions
- Work with teachers, support staff, families, and other professionals to embed communication strategies
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, reviews, and care planning
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)
- Experience working with children with complex needs, including PMLD, ASC, and AAC (Band 6/7 level)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills
- A flexible, proactive, and reflective approach to practice
About the company
Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who understand the complexities of paediatric and specialist SALT roles.