Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a leading provider of integrated education, assessment, and therapeutic services to recruit multiple Speech & Language Therapists across their expanding SEND provisions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary service supporting children and young people within mainstream school environments. The organisation works closely with schools, families, and local authorities to deliver specialist assessment, therapy, and inclusion support for children with additional needs. The successful Speech & Language Therapist will join an established MDT consisting of clinicians including Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Nurses, providing specialist communication support to children and young people across a range of SEND needs. These roles offer clinicians the opportunity to shape developing services, work with experienced multidisciplinary teams, and contribute directly to improving communication, participation, and educational outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality Speech & Language Therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people; Provide specialist communication support within school environments to promote inclusion and participation; Assess and support a range of communication needs, working towards individualised outcomes; Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews, and recommendations; Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues; Provide consultation and advice to education teams to embed communication strategies within the classroom; Support children with communication difficulties to develop confidence, independence, and meaningful engagement; Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to outcome monitoring; Support the continued development and growth of the wider clinical service

Requirements

HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist; Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience; Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy experience; Strong understanding of EHCPs and outcome-focused therapy delivery; Experience supporting children and young people with SEND

Nice to have

NHS Band 6 equivalent; Experience within education or specialist settings

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full-year contracts); Approximately 25% protected administration time; 10% Rest Time initiative; £250 CPD allowance; Flexible benefits platform; Cycle to Work scheme; Electric Car scheme; Employee Assistance Programme; Pension scheme; Wellbeing programme; Career development pathways; Opportunities to work within an expanding multidisciplinary clinical service