Job summary This is a unique opportunity to join the Together Trust as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, working in special school settings and supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs, including autism and profound multiple learning disabilities. You will be part of a dedicated team, collaborating with teaching and support staff to ensure effective communication strategies are implemented, and providing assessment, intervention, and clinical supervision to more junior colleagues. Main duties of the job As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a clinical caseload of students, working in collaboration with teachers, class teams, and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will liaise with parents, families, and carers, advising on issues related to the development of speech, language, and other communication skills. Additionally, you will provide clinical supervision to more junior SaLT colleagues, and ensure your clinical practice is up-to-date and based on agreed best clinical and evidence-based practices. About us Together Trust is a charity that champions the rights, needs, and ambitions of the people they support. They work to create a world where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background or the challenges they face. The organisation provides a range of services, including education, care, and support, to individuals with complex needs. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £21,498.76 to £39,327 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 1243695081 Job locations Together Trust Stockport SK8 1JE Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same:To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will work in special school settings, supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs, including autism and profound multiple learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an educational setting and delivering therapy services at universal, targeted, and specialist levels. You will collaborate with teaching and support staff to ensure universal communication strategies are effectively implemented, fostering a shared responsibility for supporting students communication needs throughout the school day. Working Pattern : 22.5 hours worked over 41 weeks per year (Term Time) Salary : £21,498.76 pro rated based on hours and weeks worked. (Full time equivalent salary is £39,327) Location : Stockport You will be expected to support the ethos of a wider clinical services and the Together Trust Key Responsibilities but are not limited to; Manage a clinical case load of student, working in collaboration with teachers, class teams and wider MDT Liaise with parents, families and carers, advise on issues relating to the development of speech, language and other communication skills Provide clinical supervision to more junior SaLT colleagues Provide assessment reports ad intervention plans for individual pupils Ensure clinical practice is up to date and based on agreed best clinical and evidence base. Participate in relevant education/training opportunities, read and critically appraise research articles in professional journals and utilise audit and research in daily practice Maintain personal CPD portfolio in order to meet RCSLT & HCPC registration requirements About you; Degree in speech and language therapy Evidence of recent professional development Current registration with RCSLT and Health care professionals council (HCPC) Experience of using standardised assessments Experience of working in special educational settings Experience of working with young people and adults with complex needs including Autism and with profound and multiple learning needs knowledge of relevant SaLT assessment and outcome measure Knowledge of relevant safe guarding requirement and how to help young people with communication difficulties stay safe. Knowledge of clinical governance Commitment to equality and diversity Benefits Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Generous pension schemeand death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit. Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Cycle to work scheme Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, youll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support. We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK. Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same:To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will work in special school settings, supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs, including autism and profound multiple learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an educational setting and delivering therapy services at universal, targeted, and specialist levels. You will collaborate with teaching and support staff to ensure universal communication strategies are effectively implemented, fostering a shared responsibility for supporting students communication needs throughout the school day. Working Pattern : 22.5 hours worked over 41 weeks per year (Term Time) Salary : £21,498.76 pro rated based on hours and weeks worked. (Full time equivalent salary is £39,327) Location : Stockport You will be expected to support the ethos of a wider clinical services and the Together Trust Key Responsibilities but are not limited to; Manage a clinical case load of student, working in collaboration with teachers, class teams and wider MDT Liaise with parents, families and carers, advise on issues relating to the development of speech, language and other communication skills Provide clinical supervision to more junior SaLT colleagues Provide assessment reports ad intervention plans for individual pupils Ensure clinical practice is up to date and based on agreed best clinical and evidence base. Participate in relevant education/training opportunities, read and critically appraise research articles in professional journals and utilise audit and research in daily practice Maintain personal CPD portfolio in order to meet RCSLT & HCPC registration requirements About you; Degree in speech and language therapy Evidence of recent professional development Current registration with RCSLT and Health care professionals council (HCPC) Experience of using standardised assessments Experience of working in special educational settings Experience of working with young people and adults with complex needs including Autism and with profound and multiple learning needs knowledge of relevant SaLT assessment and outcome measure Knowledge of relevant safe guarding requirement and how to help young people with communication difficulties stay safe. Knowledge of clinical governance Commitment to equality and diversity Benefits Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Generous pension schemeand death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit. Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Cycle to work scheme Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, youll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support. We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK. Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need a degree in speech and language therapy, evidence of recent professional development, and current registration with the RCSLT and Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Experience of working in special educational settings and with young people and adults with complex needs, including autism and profound and multiple learning needs, is also required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need a degree in speech and language therapy, evidence of recent professional development, and current registration with the RCSLT and Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Experience of working in special educational settings and with young people and adults with complex needs, including autism and profound and multiple learning needs, is also required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Together Trust Address Together Trust Stockport SK8 1JE Employer's website https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)