Paediatric Special School Speech and Language Therapist in Leeds

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist school in West Yorkshire, supporting children and young people with complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviours. The school provides a highly supportive and specialist educational environment for pupils aged 8 to 17 years. It caters to a diverse cohort of learners with a wide range of needs, offering tailored education and therapeutic support to help pupils achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

This role is suitable for a Band 6 therapist looking to further develop their specialist skills, or a Band 7 therapist seeking a more senior or leadership-focused position. You will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and delivering high-quality speech and language interventions, working closely with education and clinical colleagues to support pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.

• Assess, diagnose, and support children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) alongside complex learning needs and social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
• Design and deliver individualised therapy programmes tailored to each pupil’s needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families, and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide advice, strategies, and training to school staff to support communication across the curriculum.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to reviews, EHCP processes, and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• For Band 7 applicants: offer clinical leadership, mentoring, and supervision to junior colleagues where appropriate.

• 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 or young people with complex needs, ideally within a special school or similar setting.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, reflective, and proactive approach to clinical practice and professional development.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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