Speech Pathologist - School Based

Speech Pathologist - School Based

Talking Blocks Speech TherapyPart-Time | 2-3 days per week | New Graduates Welcome | Location: Sydney’s Northwest

About the Role

Join Talking Blocks Speech Therapy to deliver an established school-based program supporting children with speech sound disorders, phonological awareness, and early literacy. This role is ideal for new graduates or early-career clinicians seeking confident school-based practice with strong mentoring.

What Makes This Role Different?

• Start Term 4, 2026 (2 Nov - 16 Dec) with a structured mentoring and transition period working alongside our experienced Speech Pathologist.
• Take over full program responsibility in Term 1, 2027.
• Receive ongoing clinical support including regular meetings to discuss cases and clinical decisions.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, parents, and school staff.

Ongoing Clinical Support

Although you will have responsibility for the program, you will not be working in isolation. You will meet regularly with a senior Speech Pathologist to discuss:

• Student and group progress
• Therapy targets
• Clinical decision-making
• Any concerns or challenges
• Complex students
• Recommendations and next steps

This is a great opportunity to continue developing your clinical reasoning and confidence while working within an established program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor students with speech and literacy difficulties
• Develop and deliver targeted therapy groups
• Report on student progress and therapy outcomes
• Collaborate and communicate with teachers and families
• Participate in presentations about the program

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Speech Pathologist, SPA member; CPSP status preferred/eligible
• Passionate about working with children
• Interested in speech sound disorders and early literacy
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• New graduates encouraged to apply!
• Experience with speech sound or literacy intervention is a bonus, but not essential.

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

We are also very interested in Speech Pathologists with 1-2 years' experience, particularly those wanting to develop their skills in school-based speech pathology.

Previous experience with speech sound disorders, phonological awareness or literacy intervention is highly regarded but not essential.

Position Details

• Location: Bella Vista
• Ongoing employment: From 17 February 2027
• Hours: 6.5 hours (8:30am - 3:15pm)
• Days: Ideally Monday-Wednesday
• Employment: Permanent part-time
• Salary: $43,000 - $45,000 + superannuation, depending on experience

The successful applicant will remain employed by Talking Blocks during school holiday periods as part of their ongoing part-time employment arrangement, where group therapy workshops will be organised.

We understand that every clinician's circumstances are different.

While the ideal arrangement is 3 days per week, we are open to discussing:

• 2 days per week
• Fewer days where appropriate
• Alternative weekdays
• Flexible working arrangements

We are also open to engaging a Speech Pathologist on a subcontractor basis at a higher rate for clinicians who prefer contracting rather than permanent part-time employment.

Why Talking Blocks?

At Talking Blocks Speech Therapy, we value quality therapy, clinical growth and supportive professional relationships.

This role provides the opportunity to:

• Step into an established school-based program
• Receive a structured handover from the current clinician
• Work alongside an experienced Speech Pathologist during Term 4
• Receive ongoing senior clinical support
• Develop skills in speech sound assessment and intervention
• Gain experience with early literacy intervention
• Build confidence communicating with teachers and families
• Develop report writing and clinical reasoning skills
• Work collaboratively within a supportive Speech Pathology team

Interested?

If you're an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist who is passionate about helping children develop their speech, literacy and confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit and send your CV and a brief cover letter telling us about yourself, your experience and why you're interested in the role to [email protected]

New graduates are very welcome to apply.

Pay: $43,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program

Work Location: In person