Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
at Parkside House School - Ashington, Ashington, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- £53,200 a year
- Closing date
- 10 November 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Therapy and specialist support
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Mon- Fri 8.30am-4.30pm
- First seen
- 31 October 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Full Job Description
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Parkside House School – Northumberland NE63 8AP
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon- Fri 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent ( Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
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 students. 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 students 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.
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
The role:
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Parkside House School.
Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students 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 Lead Clinician, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the students we support.
Location: Parkside House School – Northumberland NE63 8AP – Parkside House School forms part of our Outcomes First Schools brand and is an independent specialist day school supporting students aged 11 – 19
· Welcome to Parkside House School
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
· Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
· Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
· Registered member of RCSLT
· A minimum of 5 + yrs practicing experience as a SaLT working in a similar setting with individuals presenting with diverse and complex communication profiles and other needs
· Developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
· Experienced in multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
· Experienced in communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
· Experienced in writing and delivering training
· Experience of providing clinical supervision
· Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
· Excellent time management and organisational skills.
· Excellent knowledge and experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
· Good knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
· Excellent understanding of the different SaLT assessment tools, evidence informed intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile