You’ll assess, plan, and deliver tailored speech and language interventions to support students with a range of needs. Working both one-to-one and in small groups, you’ll help students develop their communication skills, confidence, and ability to engage in learning. 

You’ll also work closely with teaching staff, SEN professionals, and leadership — providing guidance, strategies, and training to ensure communication support is embedded across the school. 

This is a varied, hands-on role where your input will directly shape both individual student outcomes and the wider provision.

What's On Offer :

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications) 
• September start date 
• Easily accessible Manchester location with great transport links
• The opportunity to shape the Speech and Language provision in a brand new specialist independent school
• Smaller class sizes and a more personalised approach to support
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Modern, purpose-built facilities designed around student needs
• A highly rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every day
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

About You :

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• QTS - Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience supporting children with SEMH
• Registration with the HCPC (or working towards it) 
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a specialist or independent school setting 
• Strong understanding of a range of communication needs, including speech, language, and social communication difficulties 
• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) 
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills 

• Bonus points if you have: 

• Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings 
• Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches 
• Experience delivering staff training or supporting classroom strategies 
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team 

This is more than just a therapist role - it’s an opportunity to help build a specialist provision from the ground up. In an independent setting, you’ll have greater flexibility and influence over how support is delivered, allowing you to create meaningful, lasting change for students who need it most.

If you’re a Speech and Language Therapist ready for a fresh and rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.