Speech and Language Therapist (Mat Cover)

East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC) is a large, complex 2-19 generic special school with over 470 learners on roll. Operating across multiple sites, we provide highly specialist provision for children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities and deliver specialist services across Leeds, including the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service and the Medical Needs Teaching Service.

Exceptional Education for Exceptional Lives sits at the heart of everything we do.

Following our June 2026 Ofsted inspection, East SILC was judged to be operating at the Strong Standard in every inspection area. Inspectors recognised our ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, strong therapeutic partnerships, high-quality staff development and unwavering commitment to preparing learners for adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are central to our success.

Do you want to join a team making a difference to learner’s lives?

We are seeking to recruit maternity cover for a passionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist, starting September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an expanding organisation which is committed to providing high‑quality, inclusive education for children and young people with a wide range of complex needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist who is enthusiastic about collaborative, school‑based practice and is committed to working in a dynamic specialist setting. The role will require attending different sites within the East SILC . Newly qualified therapists with experience of working in Education and/or SEND will be considered

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality assessment, intervention, and advice for learners with communication needs aged 3-19.

You will work directly within classrooms alongside teachers, support staff, families, and external professionals to promote meaningful communication development and ensure learners can fully engage in learning and school life.

Do you want to join a team making a difference to learner’s lives?

We are seeking to recruit maternity cover for a passionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist, starting September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an expanding organisation which is committed to providing high‑quality, inclusive education for children and young people with a wide range of complex needs.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced therapist who is enthusiastic about collaborative, school‑based practice and is committed to working in a dynamic specialist setting. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality assessment, intervention, and advice for learners with communication needs aged 3-19.

You will work directly within classrooms alongside teachers, support staff, families, and external professionals to promote meaningful communication development and ensure learners can fully engage in learning and school life.

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing assessment and intervention for learners with a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs, including autism, learning disability, and complex needs.

Working collaboratively with teaching staff to embed communication strategies into the curriculum.

Contributing to classroom practice, EHCP targets, annual reviews, reports, and multidisciplinary planning.

Providing training, guidance, and resources to school staff.

Supporting the development of total communication approaches across the school.

What We’re Looking For

A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration

Experience of working with children and young people with SEND.

A reflective, flexible practitioner who enjoys working as part of a team.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Commitment to learner‑centred, inclusive practice.

What We Offer

A varied communication caseload with plenty of opportunity to deliver one-to-one and group interventions.

A friendly and supportive working environment

Opportunities for CPD and professional development.

Support from experienced Lead Speech and Language Therapist and school leaders

Clinical supervision from an independent Speech and Language Therapist

A creative and collaborative school environment where communication is celebrated and embedded throughout the curriculum.

To apply visit Join Our Team | East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC)