Speech and Language Therapist - Learning Disabilities

Are you looking for an employer that offers opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting? You will have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and be part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development.

Outcomes First Group has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 5th year running. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton.

Location: Yiewsley Grange School, West Drayton UB7 7QP

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as £2,500 after completion of one month and a further £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent (term-time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)

Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. Creating an environment where pupils can flourish and grow in independence is key. We support your ongoing development with a £2,000 training allowance after probation to complete role-specific training tailored to your requirements.

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education, serving pupils across England, Scotland and Wales. Our Acorn, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim divisions support a range of needs and settings. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils within the school setting.
• Hold a Speech and Language Therapy caseload with the support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Collaborate with the education team to support pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, are neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Work within the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working to guide practice and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Strong relationship-building, analytical and judgment skills.
• Willingness to attend training and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group.
• Experience working with a network of clinical colleagues and engaging in peer reflection and practice development is valued.

Benefits and Additional Information:

• CPD: £2,000 training allowance after probation.
• Flexible benefits package including Life Assurance, Pension options, and Wellbeing support.
• Health and wellbeing resources, mental and physical health checks, and discounts.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase schemes.
• 100s of discounts in the UK and abroad.
• Additional family growth support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support.
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus (terms and conditions apply).

Outcome First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and successful applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fair recruitment processes.

How to apply: Applications will be assessed in line with our recruitment process. The job posting contains public information about the role and our organization.