Speech and Language Therapist

The Co Operative Academies Trust, Manchester, M60 0AG

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC SCP 40-46 £53,052 - £59,349 (Actual Starting Salary)

Speech and Language Therapist job summary

Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to transform outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

At Co-op Academies Trust, we're looking for a dedicated, forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our collaborative regional networks.

Many of our schools serve communities experiencing high levels of deprivation across the North of England. In this rewarding role, you won't just manage a caseload – you'll work alongside school staff, Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) and external partners to build long-term capacity, develop staff expertise and create truly communication-friendly learning environments.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, supporting individual pupils while helping whole school communities become more inclusive.

Why Choose Co-op Academies Trust?

Flexible working options: Permanent position available full-time or at 0.8 FTE, working term-time only plus 10 days.

Dedicated clinical supervision and professional development: Access to clinical supervision, peer support networks and ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

Competitive employee benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, Co-op staff discounts and access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits.

Collaborative working: Work alongside school leaders, SENCOs, teaching staff and external professionals across our academies.

Values-driven culture: Guided by our Ways of Being Co-op – Do what matters most, Be yourself always, Show you care, Succeed together – we place ethics, equity and community at the heart of everything we do.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you'll play a key role in improving communication and learning outcomes for children and young people across our primary and secondary academies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assessment and intervention: Deliver individual and group speech, language and communication assessments and evidence-based interventions for pupils with complex needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD and sensory processing needs.

Supporting school staff: Work closely with SENCOs, teachers and support staff to embed practical speech and language strategies across the wider curriculum.

Training and development: Design and deliver high-quality training and practical workshops for school staff, parents and carers.

Multi-agency collaboration: Work alongside existing NHS Speech and Language Therapy services to maximise support across our academies.

EHCPs and professional standards: Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with HCPC and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) standards.

What Are We Looking For?

We're looking for a qualified, enthusiastic and collaborative professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

You'll bring:

Professional qualifications: A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Relevant experience: Experience working in inclusive educational settings with children and young people with SEND and complex learning or communication needs.

Specialist knowledge: Expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and the ability to produce high-quality clinical reports.

Collaborative approach: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for supporting and empowering school staff.

Shared values: A commitment to co-operative principles, inclusion, equality of opportunity and public service.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join an organisation committed to improving children's life chances and creating inclusive learning environments where every pupil can thrive.

Apply today and help us make a lasting difference across our academies. To apply, please follow our online application process.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Co-op Academies Trust is committed to direct recruitment and does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative applications from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited candidate profiles will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees or terms will apply unless previously agreed in writing by the Trust.

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

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

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 The Co Operative Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-co-operative-academies-trust

Why us?
Co-op Academies Trust is a place where you are part of something bigger, through a leading education and opportunities to serve our community, we are working together to make a better world.

From ages 3-19 Co-op Academies Trust supports students in Primary, Secondary and Special schools across the North of England, giving children the skills and experiences they need to succeed, no matter where they come from.

What makes our Trust unique is that we are sponsored by the Co-op Group. That close relationship means that we benefit from all the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to one of the most respected, successful businesses in the country.

Everyone in the Trust honours our fundamental commitment to the Ways of Being Co-op. They are our DNA; they represent our culture and reflect the rationale behind our decision-making. No matter what we do, they are how we do it.

Our ways of being are:

Be Yourself, Always
Show You Care
Do What Matters Most
Succeed Together
In 2025, we have 38 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 4 regions.

Our Values
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:
Benefits include:

You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more
Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
Co-op Funeralcare benefit
Season ticket and rental deposit loans
And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

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