Speech & Language Therapist (Maternity Cover)
Stony Dean School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
March 2026
Closing date
5 February 2026 at 11am
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,495.00 - £45,072.00 Annually (Actual) Bucks Pay Range 6-7 Dependent on Experience - Fixed Term Contract until May 2027
Speech & Language Therapist (Maternity Cover) job summary
This is a maternity cover post and would suit a therapist who is passionate about supporting pupils’ communication and interaction needs through high-quality, evidence-based intervention, and who enjoys working collaboratively in a school environment. Part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.
Who We’re Looking For
Experience (or strong interest) in working with autistic pupils, including those with complex communication and sensory needs.
Experience using AAC to support pupils’ functional communication (including visuals, communication boards/books, and communication apps/devices) is desirable
Confidence supporting pupils with attention, engagement, and regulation needs
Ability to deliver targeted and specialist SALT interventions, including small group support
Strong collaborative working style with teaching and support staff to embed strategies into the classroom
Experience delivering or supporting Attention Autism sessions.
Experience supporting pupils with co-occurring needs such as learning difficulties, sensory needs, and social communication differences
Confident delivering coaching and modelling to promote collaborative practice with teaching staff.
An understanding of the TEACCH approach and structured teaching principles.
Confident using Widgit Symbols and visual supports within the classroom.
About Stony Dean School
Stony Dean is an Outstanding Local Authority maintained school for pupils aged 11-19 years, supporting students with a wide range of learning and communication needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a highly skilled staff team.
As part of our integrated therapy model, Speech and Language Therapy is delivered across universal, targeted and specialist levels, working closely with staff to embed communication support throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver SALT support at universal, targeted and specialist levels.
Provide small group and 1:1 interventions addressing speech, language, communication and interaction needs.
Work in collaboration with education staff to promote carryover and generalisation of strategies.
Able to facilitate supported social opportunities for pupils during unstructured times.
Contribute to EHCP processes, including assessment, report writing and provision planning.
Support staff understanding through modelling strategies and collaborative working.
What We Offer
12 weeks paid school holidays per year
Weekly supervision and support from the Therapy Lead
A warm and welcoming multidisciplinary team including OT and wider therapeutic provision
Regular CPD and professional development opportunities
A supportive school culture where therapy is highly valued and embedded into daily practice
Opportunities for flexible working (including potential admin time working from home by agreement)
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact us, if you wish to arrange a tour or an informal discussion.
Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, social media checks and medical clearance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Stony Dean School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 18
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Stony Dean School website
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