Job title: Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist School
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Speech and Language Therapist
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £44,000.00
Location: Taunton, UK
Job ID: 33386

Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist – Trauma-Informed Education Setting


Location: Somerset (multi-site role)
Salary: Up to £44,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Service Type: Specialist Independent School (SEND)

We are supporting a specialist education provider to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated clinical team, working across two school sites in Somerset. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a trauma-informed setting, supporting young people with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including social, emotional and developmental needs.

You will work as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, intervention and consultation as part of a broader therapeutic model.

Role Overview

  • Deliver direct and indirect speech and language therapy to children with complex needs
  • Complete individualised assessments using appropriate tools for neurodiverse and developmentally traumatised children
  • Contribute to EHCPs and integrated support plans through MDT collaboration
  • Provide consultation, training and modelling to education and care teams
  • Support the school’s trauma-informed, attachment-aware practice
  • Travel between sites is required – full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Key Requirements

  • HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist
  • Post-qualification experience working in education or paediatric settings, ideally with children with SEND
  • Skilled in using a range of assessment tools and delivering evidence-based interventions
  • Interest or experience in attachment and developmental trauma
  • Confident communicator and team player, committed to improving outcomes for young people

Benefits

  • Salary up to £44,000 per annum
  • Enhanced pension scheme (NEST)
  • Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Life assurance
  • Staff wellbeing app and employee benefits programme
  • Blue Light Card discount access
  • Supportive team culture with strong professional development pathways

For more information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact:
Katie Ward – Director, Livingwell Recruitment
07748 635033 | katie@livingwellrecruit.co.uk
www.livingwellrecruit.co.uk