Job Description
Summary:
Speech and Language Therapist (Remote) opportunity with a leading online school.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing specialist education and therapeutic support for young people who face significant barriers to mainstream learning. It offers a supportive, inclusive environment focused on long-term positive outcomes for students.
The Opportunity:
As a Speech and Language Therapist (Remote), you will deliver essential therapeutic support to a paediatric caseload of students aged 7-19 across the UK. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact through innovative online therapy and collaboration with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver speech and communication assessments and interventions remotely to students with complex needs.
- Work closely with teaching and inclusion teams to ensure therapeutic practices are embedded across the online learning environment.
- Provide training and support to staff on moderating the online learning environment and promoting therapeutic culture.
- Coordinate and plan online sessions, ensuring they meet the specific needs of students with trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
- Collaborate with other therapists and professionals to deliver a cohesive, intensive, and bespoke therapeutic approach.
- Maintain clinical governance standards while being creative and innovative in delivery methods.
- Support parents and staff through therapeutic principles and guidance via training and workshops.
- Ensure detailed and organised documentation of all sessions and progress.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- HCPC registration with a recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification.
- Substantial demonstrable experience working with vulnerable young people, those with complex mental health needs, and/or challenging behaviours.
- Strong commitment to therapeutic support and advocacy for young people.
- Proficient digital skills with the ability to use IT systems effectively in an online school setting.
- Organised with attention to detail and able to work flexibly and independently.
Preferred
- Experience in online therapy delivery or remote working environments.
- Additional professional development accreditations in speech and language therapy.
- Experience with neurodiverse identities and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
- Ability to provide advice on moderating online learning environments and scaffolding therapeutic understanding.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive terms and conditions with opportunities for external clinical provision.
- Comprehensive Continuing Professional Development with paid training for all staff.
- Remote working flexibility with the ability to work from anywhere in the UK.
- IT equipment provided, including Chromebooks and mobiles, with technical support available.