Speech and Language Therapist

Rise Multi Academy Trust, Syston, LE7 1HR

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,959.00 - £48,117.00 Annually (Actual)

Speech and Language Therapist job summary

Rise Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our team and support pupils across our schools with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people by helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop their communication skills, and build the confidence they need to reach their full potential.

Working collaboratively with school leaders, teaching staff, pupils, families, and external professionals, you will assess pupils’ speech, language and communication needs and develop and deliver appropriate, evidence-informed interventions. You will provide specialist advice, practical strategies, and guidance to school staff, helping them understand and respond effectively to pupils’ individual needs and embed communication-supportive approaches into everyday teaching and learning.

Speech and Language Therapy at Rise

At Rise Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to learn, develop and thrive. We recognise the vital role that effective communication plays in building relationships, accessing the curriculum, developing independence and achieving positive outcomes.

As part of our team, you will work across our schools to promote inclusive practice and support the development of environments where pupils feel understood, valued and able to communicate effectively. You will contribute to identifying and assessing individual needs, setting appropriate therapy targets, monitoring progress and reviewing the impact of interventions. You will also work in partnership with school staff and families to share expertise, build confidence and ensure that strategies are consistent and effective across the school day.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to assess communication needs, plan and deliver appropriate interventions, and provide clear, practical advice to support pupils’ development. They will be an excellent communicator and collaborative team player, able to build positive relationships with pupils, families, school staff and other professionals. A flexible, proactive and child-centred approach, alongside a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and evidence-informed practice, is essential.

Why Join Us?

As part of Rise Multi-Academy Trust, you will have the opportunity to make a difference across a diverse network of schools, working alongside colleagues who are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. We value collaboration, professional development and the sharing of expertise, creating opportunities to develop your practice while contributing to a wider culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to use your specialist knowledge and skills to make a lasting difference to pupils’ communication, confidence, wellbeing and educational experiences. If you are passionate about helping children find their voice and achieve their potential, we would welcome your application.

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.

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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 Rise Multi Academy Trust

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

At Rise Multi Academy Trust, we believe in nurturing the potential of every pupil. With a clear focus on both academic and personal growth, we empower our pupils to flourish in their unique abilities and succeed in all aspects of life.

Our schools provide an environment where every child can thrive and become confident, resilient, and successful individuals. Underpinned by our strong Church of England ethos and values, there is a sense of family that enables us to achieve more as a group than as individual schools, whether a CofE or community school.

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