Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Stocklake Park Community School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1DP25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 November 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,612 - £57,101 per annum (NHS Band 5/6/7)
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist job summary
INSPIRE - ENABLE - ACHIEVE
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, part-time considered
Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.
About the role:
The role will include significant opportunities for meaningful direct work with pupils. Within the role, there will be opportunities to work collaboratively with teaching staff in classroom settings to integrate speech and language therapy recommendations (both communication, and eating and drinking) into daily classroom practice; and opportunities to deliver training for staff and parents on a range of topics.
Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged, and the schools have a proactive attitude to training and development opportunities. Regular clinical supervision is in place for the SaLT team, and there is a commitment to evidence-based practice.
The Speech and Language Therapy Department is well resourced with it's own budgets for training/CPD, and for equipment and resources. The department is equipped with a comprehensive range of assessments, specialist communication and clinical software, and therapy resources and equipment (including a bank of tech-based AAC for clinical trials). The use of electronic and paper-based AAC is established within the school. Therapists are provided with their own laptops and are well-supported by the the on-site IT service.
There are many opportunities to work together with the large multi-disciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapists, School Nurses, Music Therapy, and Physiotherapy.
Please refer to the Job Descriptions for further information relating to the requirements of a Band 5, Band 6, or Band 7 role. When applying, please specify which band you are applying for.
What We’re Looking For:
- All applicants must be registered members of both RCSLT and HCPC.
- The successful candidate will be independently responsible for a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs.
- We would particularly welcome candidates with an interest in supporting autistic individuals with learning disabilities and high support needs; and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
- Qualification and experience in dysphagia, or a willingness to undertake training in this area, would be desirable but is not required. Relevant training and supervision is in place to support the development of dysphagia skills.
- Therapists applying for a Band 6 or Band 7 role must have evidence of specialist knowledge, skills, and experience in relevant clinical areas.
- Candidates need a commitment to building effective and meaningful communication with pupils and colleagues; a high level of empathy, and a passion for providing speech and language therapy for children and young people with complex needs.
What We Can Offer You:
- Free onsite parking
- Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages
- Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover
- Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants
- 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Flu Vaccination
Join us and make a difference in the day-to-day life of our school community!
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. For further information and to organise an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Snook.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate
If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful
The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Stocklake Park Community School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- Size
- 104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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Part of the Vale Federation of Schools, Stocklake Park Secondary School is a special school which caters for students who have moderate to severe learning difficulties. There are currently 100 students at the main site. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. We provide high quality education and care and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support students’ needs. We offer an excellent training package for staff together with a fantastic opportunity to become part of an innovative and forward thinking team who are providing a therapeutic and unique learning environment for its pupils. All students have access to swimming at our primary site, a rebound centre and purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area) and playground equipment. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for staff.
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