Overview
Location: Lancashire (Multi-Site - Regional Travel Required). Setting: Multi-Academy School Trust (Primary & Secondary). Salary: £36,000 - £44,000 per annum (Depending on experience / NHS Band 6 equivalent). Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Start Date: Autumn Term 2026 (or sooner if available).
Role
Are you a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist looking to work strategically across a collaborative network of schools? We are seeking a proactive, mobile Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to deliver high-quality, clinical support across our established school trust in Lancashire. Instead of being isolated in a single clinic, you will work directly within our diverse primary and secondary school communities, shaping communication-friendly environments and making a tangible difference where it matters most. Because our trust spans multiple sites across the county, this role requires regular travel between schools, offering a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
Responsibilities
- Caseload Management: Assess, diagnose, and deliver targeted intervention plans for pupils with a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), including developmental language disorders, social communication difficulties, and ASC.
- Collaborative Practice: Work closely with school SENCOs, senior leadership, and teachers to integrate communication strategies into the everyday curriculum and IEPs (Individual Education Plans).
- Staff Training: Design and deliver workshops and training sessions for school staff to build internal capacity and trauma-informed communication practices.
- Regional Mobility: Travel between designated trust academies across Lancashire to provide consistent, equitable service delivery.
- Reporting & Compliance: Complete robust clinical notes, write comprehensive statutory reports for EHCP reviews, and maintain HCPC-compliant documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional Credentials: A degree in Speech and Language Therapy, current registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), and membership with the RCSLT.
- Schools Experience: Proven experience managing an independent paediatric caseload, ideally within mainstream school settings or specialist educational provisions.
- Autonomy & Drive: The ability to work independently across multiple sites, manage your own diary effectively, and build strong relationships with diverse school teams.
- Full UK Driving License: A full driving license and access to your own reliable vehicle are essential due to the travel requirements across Lancashire.
What We Offer
- Competitive Package: Excellent salary framework tied to your experience, plus a comprehensive mileage allowance for all work-related travel.
- Work-Life Balance: Term-time working options or standard generous holiday allowance aligned with local authority standards.
- Trust Network Support: Work within a centralised, multi-disciplinary inclusion team alongside educational psychologists, therapists, and SEND experts.
- Dedicated CPD: Funding and time allocated for external clinical courses, clinical supervision, and professional development.
How to Apply
If you are a mobile, passionate therapist ready to shape the communication strategy for an entire school trust across Lancashire, we would love to hear from you. Please click apply.
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