Speech and Language Therapist

Hours:

Full time

Contract:

Permanent, immediate start available

Salary:
Band 6 (JM1 £ 39,152) or Band 7 (JM3 £ 47,810)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, exceptional person to provide speech and language therapy to our learners. Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking to recruit a Therapist who is adaptable, resilient and has a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our learners.

Westhaven School is a specialist school, with a unique environment set in the beautiful village of Uphill near Weston-super-Mare, for learners who experience barriers to their learning such as autism. We support young people between the ages of 4 and 18, and offer distinct curriculum pathways to meet their varying needs.

Do you have:

• Experience in providing engaging therapeutic sessions, where children to learn and develop?
• Experience in implementing personalised learning programmes?
• Experience in providing support for learners who show high anxieties and possible challenging behaviour?
• Experience in providing support to children with non/ pre-verbal communication skills?
• Effective communication skills to work as part of a team?

• A highly supportive team
• An opportunity to be part of the strategic development of our school
• A commitment to your professional development
• And great learners to support

Applications are welcomed from both band 6 and band 7 therapists. Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school website.

Westhaven School is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and Social Media Checks.

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 20th March 2026

Interviews:
Wednesday 25th March 2026