Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Speech and Language Therapist!

Salary: £38,730 - £46,789 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Celebrate the Small Victories

At Witherslack Group, our clinicians thrive on making even the smallest positive changes in the lives of our young people. We believe in celebrating every little victory! Curious about what life as a Speech and Language Therapist looks like? Check out our inspiring video!

Your Role at Avon Park School

This exciting position is based at Avon Park School, a specialist independent day school located in Rugby. Here, we provide high-quality education for boys and girls with a diverse range of complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviors.

As a vital member of our multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will:

• Support educational and residential colleagues in creating therapeutic living and learning environments.
• Conduct clinical assessments and formulate individualized interventions for our young people.
• Engage with children and young people who present with developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, and special educational needs.

What We Offer You

We recognize your hard work and dedication, and we reward you with one of the best salary and benefits packages in the sector. Here’s what you can expect:

• Training: Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.
• Holidays: Enjoy full school holidays, including bank holidays.
• Clinical Development: Access to a leading program for professional growth and advancement.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits, including life insurance options.
• Wellbeing: A range of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance programs.
• Medical Cover: Claim back costs for appointments like opticians or dentists.
• Beautiful Work Environments: Work in facilities designed for optimal learning and growth.
• Referral Bonus: Earn £1,000 for every friend you recommend who joins our team!

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

This is a fantastic opportunity to change young lives and positively impact their futures. You’ll receive the support, resources, and platform to excel in your role. We offer:

• Supervision and mentorship.
• A robust clinical development program.
• Access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues.

What We Need From You

To thrive in this role, you should:

• Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Have proven skills and experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people with complex needs.
• Experience in supporting teams around a child or young person to create clinically informed environments.
• Be a confident, engaging leader and trainer.
• Be highly organized and proactive.
• Be committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

Interested in Joining Us?

At Witherslack Group, we embrace inclusion and diversity. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we enhance our ability to support the children, young people, and families we serve. Join us in making a difference!

Note: This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and person specification, please refer to our website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English