Job title and organisation: Speech and Language Therapist - East SILC John Jamieson School
Salary: PO2 point 29 FTE £39,682 Actual £34,436 (Equivalent NHS Band 6)
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only plus 5 days)
Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover
Location: East SILC
Closing Date: Friday 24 April 2026 26 at Noon
The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 470 learners on roll. All our learners have special learning needs and some have physical/ medical difficulties. The East SILC is a complex organisation which operates on a variety of sites to provide a range of outreach services across the city, including partnerships with primary and secondary providers, the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service including a moving and handling service, as well as the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.
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)
The East SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (learners) and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formally CRB) and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service.
All shortlisted candidates must complete a self-disclosure form before interview.
It is illegal to apply if you are on the children’s barred list.
The East SILC promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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