Speech and Language Therapist – Specialist School

Compass Associates · Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Location
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Type
Full-time
Salary
£40,000–56,000 / year
Posted
23 Oct 2026

Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist School

Greater Manchester

£40,000 - £56,000 per annum DOE

Full-time, permanent

Compass Associates is working in partnership with a specialist school in Greater Manchester to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to join its established clinical team.

Following growth, the organisation is expanding its therapy provision to support a growing number of children and young people with complex and diverse needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for passionate clinicians who want to make a meaningful difference within a specialist educational setting, working collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider team to embed therapeutic support throughout the school day.

The Setting

The school supports children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD and complex speech, language and communication needs.

The school takes a collaborative, whole-school approach, ensuring therapy is integrated into pupils' everyday learning and development rather than delivered solely through traditional clinic-based sessions.

The Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work across the school, providing a combination of universal, targeted and individualised support.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering individualised therapy and interventions to support pupils' development, communication, sensory regulation and independence.
  • Working collaboratively with teaching staff to embed therapeutic strategies throughout the curriculum and wider school environment.
  • Providing advice, consultation and training to staff to help them support pupils' needs effectively.
  • Supporting specific classes and groups through targeted interventions and specialist input.
  • Assessing pupils' needs, contributing to appropriate intervention plans and monitoring progress.
  • Working alongside the existing clinical team and wider school staff to deliver a consistent, child-centred approach.

About You

We are keen to speak with HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapists who have experience working with children and young people with additional needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience working within a school or educational setting.
  • Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience supporting autistic children and young people with complex communication needs, including pre-verbal and non-verbal pupils, would be particularly beneficial.

Interview Process

Informal walkaround of the school followed by a formal interview

Contact Details:

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jenny Marr on 0161 672 3174 or jmarr@compassltd.co.uk

Referrals

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers of your choice for each successful recommendation

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