Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist

Location: Essex (Great Baddow & South Woodham Ferrers)
Salary: £50-56,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a specialist independent school group who are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to join its dedicated multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified therapist to make a meaningful difference to children and young people with complex SEMH needs, trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and associated SEND.

The Role

As a Therapist, you will play a central role in supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and ability to access learning. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals to provide a consistent, trauma-informed and relationship-led approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individual and group therapeutic support tailored to pupils' needs and EHCP targets.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to support pupils both in and outside the classroom.
• Assessing new pupils and developing appropriate therapeutic programmes and progress plans.
• Monitoring and reporting on pupils' SEMH progress.
• Providing flexible, responsive therapeutic support when pupils need it.
• Liaising with families and external professionals, including CAMHS, social care and other specialist services.
• Supporting pupils with transitions, reintegration and changes in provision.
• Planning and delivering therapeutic training and guidance to colleagues.
• Maintaining a calm, safe and welcoming therapeutic environment.
• Ensuring all therapy is delivered ethically, safely and in line with safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements.

About You

We are looking for a reflective, resilient and collaborative therapist who is passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs.

Essential:

• A relevant degree-level qualification and professional registration in your specialist therapeutic field (e.g. HCPC, BACP).
• Experience working therapeutically with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, SEND and/or challenging behaviour.
• Strong understanding of trauma, attachment, child development and children's mental health.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible and effective in a high-pressure environment.

Desirable:

• Additional training or qualifications in SEND, children's mental health, therapy or leadership.
• Experience working within a specialist school or classroom environment.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where relationships, therapeutic practice and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of the provision.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with education professionals, families and external agencies while helping children and young people develop the skills they need to thrive.

Pay: £50,000.00-£56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person