Job Overview The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people, and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. This is a unique career opportunity to be instrumental in the growth of a new school and to make your mark on our growing services. Aurora Cedars School in Wolverhampton offers a bespoke education provision for up to 80 pupils aged 5-19 who have ASC/SEMH needs, some of whom require support with their speech and language and communication needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of a therapy team at Aurora Cedars. When it comes to looking after our young people, we strive for excellence. We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to expand our communication-friendly statutes and who shares our vision: to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people to be happy and to make their way in the world. Working collaboratively with the staff, you will support teams to deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs. You will hold a small speech and language therapy caseload for the school, and with the support of our experienced Clinical Lead and SENCo, you will also contribute to staff training, consultation, and reflective practice. This is a rewarding role with a great emphasis on wellbeing, suiting an enthusiastic individual with a nurturing approach and the ability to make decisions, as well as manage their own workload. Our well-established educational team maintains a caring and warm environment where our young people can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything we do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring our young people are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. Skills and Qualifications Essential Criteria: You will be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC Hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent. Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Training and Development We offer a wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. Save Money on Your Bills With the cost of living rising, we offer a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs. You can get deals and discounts to save money on essentials like food, phone plans, and more. Competitive Pay and Reward We ensure our pay and rewards are comparable or better than other similar organizations. We offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme, and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan This plan covers day-to-day healthcare like optician and dental bills for you and your children. Employee Assistance Programme We provide support on a variety of issues, with online tools and a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Refer a Friend for £1,000 We reward you for recommending friends and family to join the company (terms apply) How to Apply? Please complete an online application form in full, including all employment and education details. For more information, please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfieldthe-aurora-group.com Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, allowing us to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions to assess their suitability to work with children. About Aurora Cedars School Aurora Cedars School provides a nurturing environment with an enriching curriculum to ensure our students have the best chance at success. We have dedicated staff to ensure every aspect of school life is inclusive and inspiring. Building trusting relationships is key to unlocking our students' potential. We support them in academics, social skills development, emotional resilience, and vital life skills. Through our Aurora Values, we ensure students leave ready for adulthood with solid foundations. Zoe Free, Headteacher - Aurora Cedars School