Speech & Language Therapist

Job Title

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Term Time Only)

Cardiff and Swansea, Wales

£35,481 - £39,423 pro rata per annum

Permanent, Full-time (Term Time Only, 41 weeks per year)

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary therapy team supporting children and young people with complex additional needs across schools in Cardiff and Swansea. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive environment, delivering tailored communication support to pupils with autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs, and emotional or attachment-related challenges.

As a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist based in Cardiff and Swansea, your daily duties will include:

• Delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for pupils with complex communication needs.
• Managing a varied caseload, including pupils with autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours.
• Supporting communication, interaction, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), and eating and drinking needs.
• Developing and implementing individualised therapy programmes for pupils and groups.
• Providing consultation, coaching, and practical support to education, care, and therapy colleagues.
• Delivering training to staff, families, and carers to promote effective communication strategies.
• Leading and promoting communication-friendly environments across our schools.
• Contributing to EHCP/IDP reviews, multidisciplinary planning, and wider service development.

To be successful as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, you will need:

• Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Proven post-registration experience working with autistic pupils and young people with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and evidence-based practice.
• Experience of delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to undertake training in, Dysphagia, AAC, PECS, and Makaton.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary of £35,481 - £39,423 pro rata (£45,000 - £50,000 FTE) with regular pay reviews.
• Clinical supervision and ongoing professional support.
• Continuous CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities to lead, innovate, and shape therapeutic practice.
• Term Time Only working (41 weeks per year), allowing for a healthy work-life balance.