Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Booker Park School

The role will include significant opportunities for meaningful direct work with pupils. Within the role, there will be opportunities to work collaboratively with teaching staff in classroom settings to integrate speech and language therapy recommendations (both communication, and eating and drinking) into daily classroom practice; and opportunities to deliver training for staff and parents on a range of topics.

Term time only: No

Salary type: Other

Salary Details: £32,612 - £57,101 per annum (NHS Band 5/6/7)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, part-time considered

Closing date: 30/11/2026

Interviews to be held: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply

At Booker Park School we look for all our young people to be successful learners enabling them to achieve in a caring and supportive environment. The school is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with the secondary school Stocklake Park.

Website: www.thevalefederation.com

Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged, and the schools have a proactive attitude to training and development opportunities. Regular clinical supervision is in place for the SaLT team, and there is a commitment to evidence-based practice.

The Speech and Language Therapy Department is well resourced with it's own budgets for training/CPD, and for equipment and resources. The department is equipped with a comprehensive range of assessments, specialist communication and clinical software, and therapy resources and equipment (including a bank of tech-based AAC for clinical trials). The use of electronic and paper-based AAC is established within the school. Therapists are provided with their own laptops and are well-supported by the the on-site IT service.

There are many opportunities to work together with the large multi-disciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapists, School Nurses, Music Therapy, and Physiotherapy.

Please refer to the Job Descriptions for further information relating to the requirements of a Band 5, Band 6, or Band 7 role. When applying, please specify which band you are applying for.

All applicants must be registered members of both RCSLT and HCPC.

The successful candidate will be independently responsible for a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs.

We would particularly welcome candidates with an interest in supporting autistic individuals with learning disabilities and high support needs; and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Qualification and experience in dysphagia, or a willingness to undertake training in this area, would be desirable but is not required. Relevant training and supervision is in place to support the development of dysphagia skills.

Therapists applying for a Band 6 or Band 7 role must have evidence of specialist knowledge, skills, and experience in relevant clinical areas.

Candidates need a commitment to building effective and meaningful communication with pupils and colleagues; a high level of empathy, and a passion for providing speech and language therapy for children and young people with complex needs.

Other information

Join us and make a difference in the day-to-day life of our school community!

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Tel No: 01296 427221

Email: hrteam@thevalefederation.com

Please apply via the following link:https://www.eteach.com/careers/thevalefederation/application-register?vacancyId=1582862&lang=en-GB&src=BucksCCJobs

For further information and to organise an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Snook, lsnook@thevalefederation.com

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

The Vale Federation of School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which will be reflected throughout recruitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, satisfactory references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and online health check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.