Speech and Language Therapist
Cornerstone Academy Trust, Exeter, EX5 3JG25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
7 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £35,611 to £39,305 FTE
Speech and Language Therapist job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Trust’s established SEND team as a Speech & Language Therapist. Working three days per week during term time, you will play a vital role in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs across our family of primary schools.
Working alongside our experienced SENDCos and supporting the Head of Children’s Services, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced therapist with a proven track record of delivering high-quality interventions for children with additional communication needs within a primary school setting.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ educational experiences and outcomes while working as part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.
Main Purpose of the Role
To provide a high standard of speech and language therapy support, including assessment, intervention and advice for children, parents and staff. This will include contribution to the development of the Trust’s universal SLCN offer, support and training for staff in the delivery of whole school and group SALT programmes. Providing guidance for parents/carers is also part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver an effective and responsive speech and language therapy service across the Trust
- Lead the delivery and training of whole-class and group SLCN interventions
- Provide advice regarding NHS SLCN referrals and support staff to deliver NHS programmes
- Manage a caseload of children with a range of communication needs if needed in addition to NHS input
- Assess pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties and analyse findings to determine the most appropriate interventions
- Plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group-based therapy programmes.
- Develop, implement and review personalised speech, language and communication programmes, providing accessible guidance and training for school staff and families where appropriate
- Use evidence-based practice to support clinical decision-making and maintain high standards of clinical governance and risk management
- Contribute to reviews, multi-agency meetings and wider SEND planning, promoting effective partnership working
- Liaise with a range of professionals, including educational staff, healthcare practitioners, therapists and other external agencies, to support positive outcomes for pupils
- Support transition planning and attend appointments or meetings where required
- Contribute positively to the wider work of the Trust and support colleagues as needed
About You
We are looking for a qualified and committed professional who has:
Qualifications
- A recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- A commitment to working within RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC professional standards.
Experience and Skills
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist, preferably in schools
- Experience supporting children and young people with social communication difficulties and additional communication needs
- Experience producing detailed and complex reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to children, families and professionals
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
- Experience in delivering CPD to individuals and groups would be beneficial
The successful candidate will be required to travel between our schools and must be able to make their own way between our five Exeter schools, one Exmouth school and one Barnstaple school
What We Offer
- A salary of £35,611 to £39,305 FTE (pro rata for 8am-5pm, 3 days per week, 40 weeks per year).
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to modern IT equipment.
- Ongoing investment in professional development and CPD.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Plan.
- Subsidised meals in our staff cafés.
- Free on-site parking.
Apply Today
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the successful candidate to our Trust.
Closing Date: 1st November 2026
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be held before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks
We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.
Further information about the job
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.
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- Multi-academy trust
A multi academy trust, based in Exeter, made up of seven primary schools.
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