Paediatric Special School Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will assess, diagnose, and support children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs alongside complex learning needs. You will design individualised therapy programmes and work with teachers, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and support children and young people with SLCN and complex needs
• Design and deliver individualised therapy programmes
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families, and the multi-disciplinary team
• Provide advice, strategies, and training to school staff
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Contribute to reviews, EHCP processes, and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Offer clinical leadership, mentoring, and supervision to junior colleagues for Band 7 applicants

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 or young people with complex needs
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A flexible, reflective, and proactive approach to clinical practice and professional development

Nice to have

• Experience within a special school or similar setting

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who understand the Speech and Language Therapy profession.