Job Description

About Us

Hurst Lodge School, Woodlands Campus, is an independent special school, dedicated to supporting children aged 7-12 years who have a range of additional needs, including communication and language difficulties. We pride ourselves on our nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. This is a term-time-only position, offering the opportunity to work closely with teachers, learning support staff, and families to deliver targeted interventions to meet EHCP outcomes and support across our school community.

The role involves:

Assessing pupils' speech, language, and communication needs for a caseload of students. Developing and implementing individualised therapy plans, in line with EHCPs. Writing detailed, thorough reports for Annual Reviews; contributing to Parent's Evenings, Pupil Progress Meetings and communicating with parents on a regular basis Providing advice, training, and resources for teaching and support staff to embed therapeutic strategies in the classroom. Working collaboratively within a team that values creativity, empathy, and innovation in supporting young learners. Contributing to the life and success of wider school life through the likes of attendance at school events, offering extra curricular opportunities for students and contributing to essentials such as cake in the staff room.

About You

You'll be: A qualified and HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist. Experienced (or confident) in working with children with additional needs, ideally within a school setting. A strong communicator and team player who enjoys contributing to a warm, child-centred, trauma-informed environment. Organised, reflective, and passionate about making a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer

A close-knit, supportive school community. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and supervision. Flexibility for the right candidate. A role where your expertise truly shapes pupils' progress and confidence. If you're looking for a role that blends clinical skill with creativity and care, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please send a complete CV ensuring all periods of employment are covered from the time you left education, along with a short covering letter, detailing how you meet the details of the role and person specification .Closing Date: 21st November 2025

office@hurstlodgeschool.co.uk

Salary dependant on hours and experience

Start Date: 6th January 2026, or sooner, if candidate is available. Hurst Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 20,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Work Location: In person