Job title: Therapies Lead
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Clinical Psychologist Occupational Therapist Psychotherapist Speech and Language Therapist
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £56,000.00
Location: Maidenhead, UK
Job ID: 32692

Job Description

Job Title: Therapies Lead
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time (with leadership and clinical responsibilities)
Sector: Education / Therapy Services
Specialisms: Autism, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Art Psychotherapies
Salary Type: Annual
Salary: Up to £53,000-£56,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent

Introduction

Are you a passionate therapist ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

A forward-thinking specialist education provider in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced and compassionate Therapies Lead to join their middle leadership team. Located just 20 miles from London, the school is family-centred and community-oriented, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, multidisciplinary support for pupils with complex needs.

Their ethos is grounded in transparency, mutual respect and the celebration of neurodiversity. The team prides itself on a collaborative environment where therapy professionals work closely with educators to support each student's individual journey through a personalised, ABA-informed curriculum.

Job Purpose

As Therapies Lead, you will provide clinical and operational leadership across all therapy services, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Art Psychotherapies. Working alongside the Head of Therapies, you’ll play a critical role in developing, optimising and innovating therapy pathways to support each child’s progress and wellbeing.

You will divide your time between leadership (1 day/week) and direct clinical support (4 days/week), serving as a key member of the school’s middle leadership team. Your expertise will help ensure therapy services are cohesive, impactful and aligned with the school’s curriculum and broader strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Operational Management

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of therapy professionals.
  • Promote the school’s values and nurture a reflective, empathetic and growth-oriented culture.
  • Support clinical leads through mentoring, supervision and collaborative planning.
  • Liaise between the therapy team and senior leadership, ensuring a shared vision and consistent communication.
  • Monitor therapy service capacity and referrals, contributing to performance reports and quality assurance for governors.
  • Ensure compliance with HCPC standards and professional guidelines.
  • Oversee therapy budget planning and resource allocation.

Clinical Support & Collaboration

  • Deliver direct therapy within your specialism to support pupils’ developmental goals.
  • Work in partnership with class leaders and ABA supervisors to integrate therapy goals into daily learning.
  • Support the therapeutic discharge and transition process for pupils.
  • Coordinate assessments and ensure that therapeutic interventions are tailored and tracked through clear outcomes.

Monitoring and Assessment

  • Review and analyse data to measure impact and adjust therapeutic strategies accordingly.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting for Annual Reviews and EHCP processes.
  • Contribute to research and governance compliance where applicable.

Professional Development & Training

  • Identify and address training needs within the therapy team.
  • Provide guidance, supervision and CPD for therapy staff.
  • Support HR processes related to staff competence and performance.

Requirements

You must have:

  • Professional qualification and HCPC registration in a relevant therapeutic discipline (e.g. SaLT, OT, Art Psychotherapy).
  • Minimum of 1–2 years leading therapy provision in a school or similar setting.
  • Demonstrated operational and clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience delivering therapy for children and young people with complex ASD-related needs.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

  • Understanding of ABA and neurodiverse approaches.
  • Experience in school-based settings.
  • Familiarity with the Ofsted framework.
  • Interest or experience in SEN, Autism and family-centred therapy models.

Why Join?

  • Professional Growth: Dedicated training and CPD pathways including CEUs, NPQs, Masters-level training and research opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance: Sociable hours (no weekends or evenings past 6:30pm).
  • Supportive Environment: A collaborative culture that prioritises well-being, inclusion and staff voice.
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive NHS-aligned salary
    • Staff pension schemes (LGPS or Teachers’)
    • Staff wellbeing support and supervision
    • Tastecard and discount schemes
    • Free parking
    • Sick pay and comprehensive induction
    • Hybrid working options for eligible roles