Speech and Language Therapist


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Salary: £28,874 to £34,610 actual salary
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Mansfield, NG18 5FT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Speech and Language TherapistSalary: £28,874 to £34,610 actual salaryPermanent Full-Time Term Time OnlyLocation: R.E.A.L Independent Schools - MansfieldHours: 40

Make a Meaningful Difference Through CommunicationAre you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for an opportunity where your expertise can make a genuine difference to children and young people?We are looking for a caring, creative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at Aurora Mansfield School and multiple sites across the Mansfield area. Working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will help pupils develop the communication skills they need to engage with learning, build relationships and become more independent.This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide high-quality assessment and intervention, develop individual communication programmes and work closely with education teams, families, carers and other professionals.The RoleAs our Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage and prioritise your own caseload, providing both direct and indirect therapy through one-to-one sessions, small-group interventions and classroom-based support.You will assess pupils' speech, language and social communication needs, create tailored therapy programmes and monitor progress against agreed outcomes. You will also contribute to EHCP annual reviews, multi-disciplinary meetings and the wider development of communication practice across the school.Your responsibilities will include:Completing initial and ongoing assessments of pupils' speech, language and social communication skillsWriting professional assessment and progress reportsDeveloping, implementing and reviewing individual communication programmesDelivering one-to-one, small-group and classroom-based interventionsCreating accessible visual resources, including Social Stories and visual timetablesProducing communication aims for Individual Education Plans and EHCPsDeveloping and maintaining Personal Communication PassportsSupporting a Total Communication approach across the schoolModelling communication techniques such as signing, symbol use, language modification and intensive interactionSupporting the use of appropriate low-tech and high-tech AAC and assistive technologyProviding advice, guidance and training to staff, families and carersWorking alongside education colleagues, therapists and external professionalsSupporting and supervising therapy assistants where requiredMonitoring outcomes and adapting interventions to meet individual needsContributing to annual reviews, behaviour support planning and other multi-disciplinary meetingsMaking referrals for specialist dysphagia assessment or advice where appropriateMaintaining accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.

What We're Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is committed to improving outcomes for pupils and who can build positive, professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.You will need:A professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalentCurrent registration with the Health and Care Professions CouncilRegistered membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsExperience of working with children or young people with learning disabilitiesExperience of supporting children or young people with Autism Spectrum ConditionsExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary teamKnowledge of therapeutic interventions for people with learning disabilitiesAn understanding of behaviour support and safeguardingKnowledge of how trauma and adverse childhood experiences can affect communicationThe ability to assess needs and develop integrated therapy plansExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsStrong organisation and time-management skillsGood IT skills for administration, recording, reporting and presentationsA commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.Experience of Makaton or Signalong, specialist communication software, complex needs, PMLD, SEMH or the EHCP process would be advantageous. Completed NQP competencies and at least one year of post-graduate paediatric experience are also desirable.How to apply?Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.

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