Paediatric Special School Speech and Language Therapist
Pulse Associates Limited · North East of England · posted 24 days ago
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Job Title: Paediatric Special School Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 6/7 Location: North East Start Date: ASAP Rate: £24.00–£32.00 per hour Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (Full-time initially for up to 6 months)
Job Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to work within specialist school settings in the North East, supporting children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and complex communication needs. Many pupils use or require Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
These special school environments provide highly tailored education and therapeutic support for pupils with complex needs. You will work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering meaningful interventions that help pupils develop functional communication skills and improve their quality of life.
This role is suitable for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with experience in special schools or complex paediatric caseloads, who is confident working with severe and profound needs and is looking for flexible working options.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Assess, diagnose, and manage children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), including complex needs associated with PMLD, ASC, and severe learning disabilities.
Deliver and review individualised therapy programmes, including AAC interventions, in collaboration with education and clinical teams.
Work closely with teachers, support staff, families, and other professionals to embed communication strategies across the school day.
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, reviews, and care planning.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
HCPC registration and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
Experience working with children with complex needs, including PMLD, ASC, and AAC (Band 6/7 level).
Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning skills.
A flexible, proactive, and reflective approach to practice.
Why Choose Pulse?
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