Speech and Language Therapist

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique. However, our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger, ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world‑class.

Since 1996, Dasman Bilingual School has provided high-quality bilingual education in a safe and inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and ensure that every student, regardless of background or ability, feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. With a student body representing various nationalities and abilities, we foster a progressive and welcoming atmosphere that promotes academic excellence and personal growth.

Committed to internationalism and global citizenship, Dasman embraces a holistic approach to education—empowering, engaging, inspiring, and motivating the youth of today to build a better future for tomorrow.

At DBS, we believe in “Never leave anyone behind.” Every student has unique skills, and we are committed to nurturing their potential to help them become productive, independent citizens. We recognise the importance of parental involvement and offer training sessions to keep families informed and engaged in their child’s development.

Our goal is to become the first research‑based practice school in the region, ensuring students thrive through evidence‑based education. With science, innovation, and strong community support, we believe DBS can compete with top international schools worldwide.

We would be proud to have you as part of the DBS family.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to support students in developing essential motor, sensory, and functional skills to enhance their academic success and daily life activities. The ideal candidate will provide direct and indirect therapy services, collaborate with educators and parents, and ensure students receive the necessary interventions to promote independence, mobility, and well-being.

• Assess students’ speech, language, communication, and social interaction skills
• Identify difficulties such as speech sound disorders, language delays, stammering, or pragmatic (social) communication needs
• Contribute to formal diagnoses (e.g., developmental language disorder, autism‑related communication needs)

• Plan and deliver individual or group therapy sessions
• Develop tailored intervention programmes based on each pupil’s needs
• Use evidence‑based strategies to improve speech clarity, vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and teaching assistants
• Train and advise school staff on strategies to support communication in the classroom
• Liaise with parents/carers to support progress at home

• Licensed Speech and Language Therapist with experience in pediatric or school‑based therapy.
• Passionate about helping students overcome challenges to thrive in their learning environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with educators, parents, and specialists.
• Ability to adapt therapy interventions based on individual student needs.

This role is integral to enhancing students’ functional independence and ensuring they have the tools to succeed academically and socially.

Dasman Bilingual School and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre‑employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 10 years.

• Subjects: ESL - English for Specific Purposes, Languages and Linguistics
• Grade levels:
  All Levels

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor
• Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Teaching Credential/License
• Visa Eligible Citizenships:
  South Africa