Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 16/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Interviews taking place on a rolling basis
At Octavia House Schools, we have a passionate team delivering high quality trauma-centred therapeutic education, supporting and building relationships with pupils who have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as other associated special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Octavia House schools have been leading the way in therapeutic education since 2012. Recent Independent School Inspectorate's routine and material change inspections of our London and Essex schools were successful and highlighted a rare significant strength. This is in addition to our previous outstanding Ofsted reports which demonstrate the strength of our provision across all sites and the success of our specialist therapeutic approach.
We have a unique & exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to make a genuine difference in our pupils' lives across in trauma-centred therapeutic primary (Great Baddow) & secondary (South Woodham) school, in Essex.
We are seeking an experienced specialist to join our team on a full-time basis. We would like to welcome applications from professionals who are available from2nd November 2026 onwards!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensuring the seamless therapeutic, relationships-first, therapy offer is maintained; collaborating with colleagues in classrooms and offering effective therapy programmes
- Readily providing therapeutic support in class, maintaining visibility and supporting learning
- Liaising with colleagues and external professional
- Being a key point of contact for families in relation to therapy, supporting and collaborating with external professionals as required.
- Ensure that a coherent, consistent internal reporting system is adhered to for all therapies
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OHS:
- New, highly-competitive pay scales
- An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model.
- Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications.
Early applications are encouraged.
Pay range:£48,000-£53,000 (with an additional £3k leadership allowance)
Information about the School
Our teachers and therapists 'work as one'. We are specialists in education and therapy for pupils who have suffered adverse childhood experiences. Our schools provide an ambitious curriculum, designed to give pupils the knowledge and 'cultural capital' they need to succeed in modern British society. As well as getting the therapy they need, pupils study a range of national curriculum subjects.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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Lauren Walters
High Street, Great Baddow
Essex, CM2 7HH Telephone: 020 3651 4396 opt 4
Email: work@ohs.uk
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