Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist (Term Time Only)
Location: Swansea, Wales
Salary: £35,481 - £39,423 pro rata per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (Term Time Only, 41 weeks per year)
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary therapy team supporting children and young people with complex additional needs across schools in Swansea. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive environment, delivering tailored communication support to pupils with autism, learning disabilities, sensory needs, and emotional or attachment-related challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for pupils with complex communication needs.
- Managing a varied caseload, including pupils with autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours.
- Supporting communication, interaction, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), and eating and drinking needs.
- Developing and implementing individualised therapy programmes for pupils and groups.
- Providing consultation, coaching, and practical support to education, care, and therapy colleagues.
- Delivering training to staff, families, and carers to promote effective communication strategies.
- Leading and promoting communication-friendly environments across our schools.
- Contributing to EHCP/IDP reviews, multidisciplinary planning, and wider service development.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Proven post-registration experience working with autistic pupils and young people with complex needs.
- Strong understanding of SEND legislation and evidence-based practice.
- Experience of delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to undertake training in, Dysphagia, AAC, PECS, and Makaton.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits & Work Environment:
- Competitive salary of £35,481 - £39,423 pro rata (£45,000 - £50,000 FTE) with regular pay reviews.
- Clinical supervision and ongoing professional support.
- Continuous CPD and specialist training opportunities.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
- Opportunities to lead, innovate, and shape therapeutic practice.
- Term Time Only working (41 weeks per year), allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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