Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SEMH & Communication)

Stephenson (Mk) Trust, Milton Keynes, MK14 6AX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £48,226.00 - £52,413.00 Annually (FTE)

Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SEMH & Communication) job summary

Lead Speech and Language Therapist (SEMH & Communication)

Transform Communication. Change Lives.

SMKT is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Working across our schools, you will play a vital role in helping students develop the communication, language, emotional regulation, and social interaction skills they need to thrive both academically and personally.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

Assess, plan, and deliver high-quality speech and language therapy interventions.

Support pupils with speech, language, communication, and social interaction needs.

Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies.

Develop strategies to support emotional regulation, social communication, and positive engagement in learning.

Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews.

Deliver staff training and provide specialist advice to enhance inclusive practice.

Be an active member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC and RCSLT.

Has experience working with children and young people.

Has an interest in, or experience supporting, pupils with SEMH needs.

Understands the relationship between communication difficulties, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and learning.

Is committed to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Has excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

A supportive and forward-thinking trust committed to inclusion.

Opportunities to shape and develop therapeutic provision across our schools.

Ongoing professional development and specialist training.

Access to multidisciplinary support and collaboration.

Flexible working opportunities where possible.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

At SMKT, we believe that communication is fundamental to learning, wellbeing, and future success. If you share our commitment to helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs as these will not be considered.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, arrange a visit or if you require any further information, please contact our HR Team via email at HR@stephensonacademy.org.uk or via telephone on 01908 889400.

Stephenson MK Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance, including KCSIE. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stephenson (Mk) Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stephenson-mk-trust

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