Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

Wilds Lodge School

Salary: Up to middle of Band 5 (actual salary depending on experience)

Permanent, part time and term time only

24 hours per week - 8.30am - 4.30pm (days negotiable)

To start ASAP

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a dynamic and qualified Speech and Language Therapist


to join our school.

Your new role

We are looking for exceptional people to work with our exceptional learners. As a Band 5 Speech and


Language Therapist, you will take on an advanced role within the integrated multidisciplinary therapy


team at Wilds Lodge School. Building on your experience, you will provide high-quality speech and


language therapy services to children with complex developmental needs, while actively contributing


to the development of the speech and language therapy service and team within a supportive


educational and therapeutic environment




This position offers excellent professional development opportunities, together with professional


autonomy. We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding


environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and


independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Essential Requirements

A degree in Speech and Language Therapy Minimum of 2 years' experience as a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, with at least
1 year in a paediatric or special education setting (desirable)


HCPC and RCSLT membership Proven ability to independently assess and implement management plans for children with
speech and language needs.


Experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Behavioural
issues (desirable)

About Wilds Lodge

Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and


girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social,


emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school


have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It was established in 2007 and aims to place an


equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners. The key to


the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and


the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.




We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the


classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have


access to regular training. All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection;


mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN


such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.

As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will receive:

Free onsite parking Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty Company events Gym membership Access to an employee assistance programme Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1 Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training Excellent promotion and career progression Sick pay 3 days off paid for dependants sickness Enhanced paid family friendly leave Christmas vouchers


Our learners are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real


difference to the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you.



For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:




E: wildslodge@hays.com


T: 0116 2532 389

Closing date for applications:

Wednesday 28th May 2025


Strong applications may be considered upon receipt





We do not accept CV's. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.





The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people


and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff:


All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check