Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Camphill Wakefield

Contract Type: Full time 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Salary: SCP 26 - Actual 24, 869.81 per annum (52 week equivalent 28, 996.20)

Responsible to: Therapy Team Manager/Speech and Language Therapy Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity to join our therapy team at Camphill Wakefield. We are seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated team. We are looking for a term time role working 5 days a week.

The role is suitable for newly qualified practitioners

. In this role, you will work closely with therapy team members, education colleagues and members of the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide person-centred, evidence-based input to our students. You will provide a vital role in supporting our students to access their curriculum, learning and environment.

Key Responsibilities

As our Speech and Language Therapist you will:

Provide clinically effective, person-centred, and evidence-based speech and language therapy, assessment and intervention to students at Camphill Wakefield.

Liaise with other departments to ensure that therapy is joined up and embedded in everything that we do.

Provide support and training to all staff about speech and language therapy, including training workshops and training specific to individual students and environments.

Support our "Inclusive Communication Environment", by embedding total communication strategies.

Support the impact of an integrated approach to therapy on the curriculum and show this through progress and distance travelled using individualised target setting.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

A degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.

Current Health Care Professionals Council registration.

Knowledge of relevant assessments and interventions.

Use of initiative and clinical judgement.

A Commitment to Evidence Based Practice.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong interpersonal skills.

A reflective practitioner.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence.

Understanding the needs of students with learning difficulties/disabilities and complex needs.

Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding within an education setting.

Desirable:

Registered member of RCSLT.

Experience of working in an education or SEND setting.

Knowledge and experience of assessments and interventions for people with learning disabilities/difficulties.

Knowledge and experience of a range of communication strategies including Makaton signing, Total Communication Environments and AAC.

Understanding of the roles of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team working in a rewarding and dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to contribute meaningfully to student success and inclusion.

Benefits and Perks:

Simply Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

- confidential support for your wellbeing

Free on-site parking

2 x paid annual wellness days

- prioritise your mental health and work-life balance

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

- 3x your annual salary for added peace of mind

Discounted meals and refreshments

on-site

To review the full job description and apply, please visit https://www.camphill.ac.uk/work-for-us/work-for-us/

To apply; you will need to complete both the

Application Form(opens in new tab)

and

Camphill Equality And Diversity Monitoring Form (opens in new tab)

by the closing date of the 27th August 2025 (noon).

Shortlisting for the role to be completed on the 3rd September 2025, with interviews to be held week commencing 8th September 2025.

Camphill Wakefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be thoroughly checked. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,869.81 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person