Job Description

Actual Salary

31,628.64 per annum.

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time - Part Year

Package

Term-time plus inset days (39 weeks per year)
Generous local government pension scheme
Employee Rewards Scheme including high-street discounts and and Staff Wellbeing Hub
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Job category/type

Non classroom based support staff

Date posted

14/05/2025

Job reference

REQ000299



Are you a passionate and qualified Speech and Language Therapist ready to make a real difference in children's lives?

At Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust, students come first. Every decision we make is driven by their success - and that includes the incredible support we offer through our dedicated SaLT services.

Your Role:

You'll be part of the wider Trust Inclusion team and Speech and Language Therapy service, delivering interventions for students across our primary academies, with a special focus on Early Years and KS1. From direct assessments and goal setting to collaborating with staff and families, your work will empower students with communication needs to unlock their full potential. This role involves working across all of the schools within our Trust.

What You'll Be Doing:

Deliver therapy and early intervention across multiple schools Work closely with SENCos, HLTAs, and families Deliver training sessions and workshops with our Lead SaLT for staff and parents Monitor progress, contribute to assessments, and maintain high clinical standards Champion inclusion and adapt curriculum strategies for communication support

What We're Looking For:

Degree or diploma in SaLT HCPC registration & RCSLT membership Experience supporting students with SEND Confident in tools like PECS and Makaton Organised, collaborative, and empathetic communicator

Why Join Us?

A values-driven trust where ambition, inclusion, and collaboration are at our core Supportive, team-oriented culture with a student-first philosophy Opportunities to innovate, train others, and grow professionally A real chance to change lives through communication

Whether you're newly qualified or looking to expand your impact across a trust-wide setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 28th May 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.



We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.



We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.



Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.