Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Employer:

The Together Trust

Location:

Bridge College, M11 2GR

Pay:

£39,000 to £46,551 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other.

Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same:

To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support

• they are at the heart of everything we do.

We stand by them and we work together for change.

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters.

You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

As one of the UK's best employers, we believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced Specialist.

Speech and Language Therapist to join our team Salary: £45,275 FTE (Actual Salary: £39,667.04)

Hours:

37.5 - 41 weeks term time.

Location:

Openshaw, Manchester DBS Requirement:
Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (provided by the employer) Join Our Specialist Team Bridge College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced S pecialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 16-25 years with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and/or autism.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering high‑quality, evidence‑informed speech and language therapy within a specialist educational setting.

You will work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, positive behaviour support practitioners and counsellors to help students achieve their full communication potential.

About the Role As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will independently manage a clinical caseload of students with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, including those with complex communication profiles and specialist requirements such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). You will carry out comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualised intervention programmes, monitor progress and provide expert advice to colleagues and families.

The role also includes opportunities to supervise junior therapists, deliver staff training and develop an area of clinical specialism within the Speech and Language Therapy service.

Key Responsibilities Manage an independent caseload of students with autism and complex communication needs.

Complete initial and ongoing speech, language and communication assessments.

Develop and deliver evidence‑based intervention programmes tailored to individual needs.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support student outcomes.

Provide clinical supervision and support to junior Speech and Language Therapists.

Deliver training, consultation and advice to school staff to promote communication‑friendly practice.

Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures and specialist areas of practice.

Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.

Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure practice remains current and evidence informed.

Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to a safe learning environment for all students.

Essential Requirements Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy.

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). At least two years' post‑qualification experience.

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