Speech and Language Therapist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £56,515 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S3 9BE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
Summary
You will be joining an existing national multidisciplinary Held Health team, with a broad range of specialisms such as Occupational Therapists, Play Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists etc. You will be part of a local team of SaLTs and OTs dedicated to education services in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist who is passionate about developing their career within a supportive environment whilst working collaboratively, managing your own caseload of settings. The role is primarily about early intervention, consultation and building the school's capacity to support children with SEN and SLCN. Key Responsibilities Observe pupils in context using observation tools and screeners to identify emerging communication needs in the school environment and identify those requiring referral to other SaLT services. Advise teachers and SENCOs by writing recommendations or modelling practical strategies for individual pupils, groups and classes. Run or jointly deliver targeted groups, for example vocabulary, narrative/storytelling, language development or social communication interventions. Coach and train staff in identifying SLCN, adapting communication, delivering interventions and monitoring progress. Audit the school's communication environment, looking at things such as classroom language, visual supports, instructions, routines and accessibility. Focus on whole-school approaches and communication-friendly environments rather than individual therapeutic needs. Co-design and review interventions with school staff, looking at functional outcomes such as participation, understanding, expressive language and interaction. Work with parents/carers, including advice, strategies, resources, workshops and helping families understand how strategies can be used consistently at home and school. Help to develop the offer in schools including writing and preparing training and resources. Participate in carrying out individual Autism assessments as part of our broader service and neurodevelopmental assessment pathway out of term-time. This may include some parent interview information-gathering appointments or carrying out ADOS-2 assessments. Maintain accurate record keeping including reports, audits, training logs and intervention plans where required. Participate in evidence-based practice, staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in paediatric speech and language therapy.