Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our transdisciplinary team at Sybil Elgar School. You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, neuroaffirming, evidence-informed speech and language therapy service for autistic children and young people with diverse profiles and associated needs. The role focuses on supporting communication, interaction, participation, and access to learning, helping to reduce barriers to engagement and embedding communication support within everyday school practice. What You'll Do

• Deliver speech and language therapy assessment, intervention, advice, and reviews for pupils with a range of communication needs.
• Support pupils' communication, interaction, emotional regulation, and access to the curriculum through a range of approaches.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, families, and professionals to embed communication strategies into daily practice.
  
  HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist and member of RCSLT
• Experience or strong interest in working with autistic children and young people
• Commitment to neuroaffirming, strengths-based, evidence-informed practice
• Ability to work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team
  
  At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.
About the School Sybil Elgar is an outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4 ½ to 22 years old. We have over 50 years experience in providing a holistic and personalised education within a caring and safe environment. Our creative approach, and focus on independent life skills help every autistic child to learn and develop.

This role is a permanent contract (35 hours per week) with 12 weeks paid holiday a year, which must be taken within the existing school holidays for your school. This is to ensure our pupils receive the continuous support they require while at school. What we can offer you
• Pension
- Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Training
- Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts
- Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare
- Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance
- 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits
- Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness
- Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for discounts.