Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist - Autism/LD

Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist - Autism/LD

Across multiple school sites – Stoke on Trent. Paid via Ltd Company.

Employment type: Contract

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Strong understanding of AAC, social communication approaches, and alternative teaching methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple school sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy services to children with LD and ASC in specialist education settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised therapy plans in collaboration with school staff and families.
• Provide direct and indirect interventions, including group and 1:1 therapy, classroom strategies, and training for teaching staff.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including teachers, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and support staff.
• Contribute to and attend annual reviews, EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) meetings, and other relevant case conferences.
• Provide written reports and therapy programmes tailored to individual educational and communication needs.
• Support the development of total communication environments within the school settings.

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