Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or above

Working Pattern: Term time working, Part-time/ full time /job share available.

The Link School specialises in meeting the needs of 160 students from 4-19 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. In addition to the Primary and Secondary sites, it also has a satellite provision which provides a safe and nurturing environment for autistic young people who show demand avoidant profiles.

We require a Speech and Language Therapist to work with our exciting cohort of primary age children, which may include some neurodiversity: SLCN, autism, ADHD, AAC users, down syndrome and other associated learning needs.

Why work with us?

- We provide onsite, daily therapy to a small diverse caseload of children.

- You could contribute to our established service, proven to be successful in supporting children in all areas of their communication development.

- You will work closely with a dedicated team of professionals that seek to help pupils to express their ideas and to communicate effectively as they navigate the world around them.

- We use a high level of visual support and language adaptation (including Makaton signing and AAC) in order to help the children reach their full potential.

- We have great training opportunities and time to work alongside enthusiastic and creative therapists.

- Clinical supervision and great career development available in our fun and vibrant school, integrating functional communication into real life experiences.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development

• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental health first aiders

• Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 14 academy schools and Central Teams

• Choice of Term time or Term time + 2 weeks working pattern with all school holidays and public and Bank holidays

• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)which has life cover and financial protection for your family.

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Employee referral scheme

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

• Home electronics scheme

• Line management and regular clinical supervision

• Opportunities for continuing professional development

• A supportive and friendly team

• A small caseload

• A flexible and innovative approach to therapy provision

This role will suit a flexible, team player, a creative, enthusiastic and fun individual. A confident child-centred practitioner who can champion communication with a long- term

view to help our children to overcome barriers today so that they can look forward to a bright future tomorrow.

The Link School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.

Closing date for applications: Friday 1st August 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.