Speech and Language Therapist

Job Introduction

To protect our autistic pupils and young adults within the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Join Us as a Speech and Language Therapist

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.

About the Role
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.

What We're Looking For

• 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

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.

About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

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Salary

£35,964 - £43,780

Working conditions

Contract: Permanent - Full Time

Pay frequency: Annual