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Speech and Language Therapist

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Posting date: 18 November 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: up to £53.200 FTE DOE
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 December 2025
Location: West Drayton
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Acorn Care and Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 295974FAJ

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Summary

Job Title:  Speech and Language Therapist 

Location:  Yiewsley Grange School – West Drayton UB7 7QP 

Salary:  Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply)  

*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours:    37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 16.30pm

Contract:      Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.  Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. 

The role: 

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Yiewsley Grange School.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. 


For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.  

Essential Criteria: 

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC registered
1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting.
Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
Good communication skills (oral and written)
Good time management and organisational skills
Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
ASD Experience
Desirable:

Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication
Why work for us? 

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: 

 Benefits 

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: 

£2,000 training allowance 
Life Assurance 
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions 
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical heath checks  
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad 
Cycle to Work Schemes 
Electric Car Purchase Scheme 
Critical illness cover
£5000 Welcome Bonus (T&C’s apply)
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS 

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


 Job Ref: 295974

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