Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career – all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want flexibility to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?

Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP
/ Maben House – Dumfriesshire DG11 1RW
(covering both sites)

Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)

22 hours per week, 08:30am – 4:30pm (3 days a week)

Permanent 52 weeks

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness.

The Momenta Connect division supports young people to overcome barriers. Blenheim Schools enable outstanding futures through high‑quality independent and international schools.

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world‑class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Closeburn House school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs.

You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies.

You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with full support from your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and will also contribute to staff training and consultation as required.

The post is suited to a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our clinical teams maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils at the forefront of everything we do. We maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1‑2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Relevant experience engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma‑informed practice
• Experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship‑building, analytical and judgemental skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time‑management and organisational skills
• Competence in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and how to formulate support plans based on needs profiles
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in…