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 have opportunities 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 to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?   

Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! 

Job Title:  Speech and Language Therapist 

Location:  Groveside School – Berkshire RG2 7AY & Red Kite School – Buckinghamshire HP27 0JW (covering both sites)

Salary:  Up to £53,200 DOE      

*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours:    37.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm 

Contract:      Permanent 52 weeks, (Term-Time contract available)

The role: 

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Groveside School & Red Kite 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 neurodivergent 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 the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. 

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.  With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location: Groveside School – Berkshire RG2 7AY / Red Kite School – Buckinghamshire HP27 0JW – Groveside School / Red Kite School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7 – 18

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For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.  

Essential Criteria: 

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC registered
Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
Good communication skills (oral and written)
Good time management and organisational skills
Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting

 Benefits 

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: 

£2,000 training allowance 
Life Assurance 
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions 
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks  
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad 
Cycle to Work Schemes 
Electric Car Purchase Scheme 
Critical illness cover
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS 

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.