Speech & Language Therapist
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DF21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Various hours considered up to 30 per week, term time only, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £27,141 pro rata based on 30 hours per week TTO
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Speech & Language Therapist interested in progressing their career in working within a specialist setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best life chances for our students.
This role includes:
- Plan and deliver speech and language therapy sessions for your caseload.
- Work collaboratively with other therapists, teachers, learning support assistants and care staff
- Monitor and report on pupils’ progress
- Provide recommendations and guidance to parents/ carers, colleagues in school and other professionals
- Maintain case records in line with school policy and RCSLT guidelines
- Keep up to date with relevant clinical research
- Participate as required in the supervision and training of SaLT students
- Participate fully in whole school training sessions and meetings
- Attend and contribute annual reviews as directed
- Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos, rules and regulations
The salary quoted is based on agenda for change band 6; this role would be suitable for candidates with knowledge and experience in line with agenda for change band 6. We would also consider applications from individuals looking for a band 5/6 development post.
What the school offers its staff
- A very supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development.
- An induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
- A school which actively promotes the well-being of staff.
- A school culture that encourages everyone to achieve their best.
Further information about the job
The salary quoted is based on agenda for change band 6; this role would be suitable for candidates with knowledge and experience in line with agenda for change band 6. We would also consider applications from individuals looking for a band 5/6 development post.
Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and experience how rewarding your work could be.
For further details and an application pack contact Mrs Karen Holt – karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk (01937 842144)
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025 / Interviews: week commencing 20th October 2025
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
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About St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 82 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa website
- Email address
- karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01937 842144
St John’s is a specialist residential and day school for students up to 19 years old with a range of special needs including hearing impairment, autism, language impairments and learning difficulties. We have a strong focus on developing spoken and written communication skills and signing is not used to deliver the curriculum.
The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing and we have been particularly successful reintegrating pupils who have been out of education for some time.
Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email karen.holt@stjohns.org.uk.
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