Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Wimborne

Speech and Language Therapist
Salary:  £33,612.80 – £49,067.20 (DOE)

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Location:

Cranborne – Specialist College & School Setting

Hours:

40 hours per week (8am–4.30pm, Monday–Friday)

A specialist education and residential setting in Cranborne is seeking a passionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary therapy team. This is an opportunity to support children and young people with complex communication needs and help them build confidence, independence and long term life skills.

The environment offers person centred academic and vocational programmes designed to prepare students for adulthood, employment and further study. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to improving resilience, emotional intelligence and overall wellbeing.

The Role
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver high quality, student centred therapy across both the college and school. You'll manage a varied caseload and work closely with education, residential and clinical colleagues to ensure communication strategies are embedded throughout the setting.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a caseload of students with complex communication needs
Delivering direct and indirect therapy interventions
Completing assessments and developing tailored treatment plans
Reviewing progress and adapting interventions as required
Embedding communication strategies across classrooms and residential areas
Supporting and training staff to develop their understanding of communication needs
Contributing to EHCP reviews, annual reviews and clinical reporting
Working collaboratively with families, carers and external professionals
Supporting wider service development, governance and caseload management

About You
You'll be an enthusiastic, organised and compassionate therapist with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with complex needs.

You will need:  A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree
HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
Experience delivering assessment, intervention and evaluation (including placements)
A strong interest in autism and communication needs
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
Commitment to CPD and reflective practice

Desirable:  Experience in specialist education settings, working with complex needs, or supporting students with autism .