Job title and organisation: Speech and Language Therapist - Pivot Group
Salary: £34,00 - £42,000 (actual)
Hours: 35.5 (full time, term time only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: West Yorkshire
Closing Date and Time: Monday 4th May 2026
At Pivot we believe children deserve better. In our academies we teach and support children and young people from Key Stages 2 – 5, with many learners having an EHCP and some in the process of applying for an EHCP. Every day our teams do incredible work, making a huge difference to supporting learners with complex needs; neurodiversity; communication and interaction needs and many who have experienced early trauma.
We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team.
Reporting to the Strategic Lead for SEN and Inclusion, you will deliver high-quality speech and language assessments and interventions across all our sites, develop personalised support plans, build staff knowledge through training and support, and work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals to support learner’s wellbeing, helping them to achieve their full potential.
This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for a passionate and adaptable Speech and Language Therapist who wants to deliver high-impact support to learners and Pivot staff across the academy.
What you’ll do
- Deliver specialist speech and language assessments and high-impact interventions that remove the barriers to learners with communication, engagement and social skills progress.
- Create and oversee personalised therapy and intervention programmes, supporting and training staff to ensure learners have meaningful outcomes aligned with EHCPs and individual support plan needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and professionals to embed communication and interaction knowledge and skills across the whole school environment and sites.
- Build staff confidence and capability through training, coaching and modelling inclusive communication strategies and best practice.
- Play a key role in shaping inclusive, accessible learning environments while contributing to transitions, reviews and whole school approaches to speech, language and communication needs.
What we’re looking for
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- A qualified and registered Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration and up-to-date professional development, ideally experienced in education or specialist settings.
- Strong specialist expertise in speech, language and communication needs, with the ability to plan, deliver and measure the impact of effective interventions.
- A confident collaborator and communicator to a variety of audiences, with the ability to provide training and advice to build wider school capacity.
- Highly professional, values driven and inclusive, with excellent organisation, ethical practice and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes, wellbeing and equity for learners.
This role is based across multiple sites in West Yorkshire, with regular travel between sites. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
We offer
- A supportive and forward-thinking school culture
- Ongoing professional development and support for relevant qualifications
- Flexible working arrangements, with office hubs in Huddersfield, Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield
- Focus on wellbeing for all & access to an employee assistance programme.
- Further additional benefits, including a blue light card entitlement, eye-test reimbursement and death in service benefit
You will find the job description and application form on our website www.pivot-group.uk/current-vacancies.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now by visiting our website www.pivot-group.uk and completing an application form. Return your completed application form to our HR team at recruitment@pivot-group.co.uk.
Closing Date: 04 May 2026
Interviews: From 11 May 2026
We do encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to change the closing date for a vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.
During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Role outline and responsibilities
The purpose of this role will be to deliver high-quality speech and language assessments, plan and deliver interventions, increase staff knowledge via training and support and develop personalised support plans to learners across Pivot with speech, language and communication needs. The postholder will work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals to help learners achieve their full potential and promote their wellbeing. The position requires maintaining professional standards, attending supervision and leading as well as participating in staff development activities.
Responsibilities
- Identify, assess and provide therapy for learners with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
- To carry out specialist SALT assessment on learners with diverse presentations to develop a clear understanding of their individual strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profiles and any additional barriers to engagement and learning
- Develop and implement individualised therapy plans and monitor impact and progress
- Devise and write intervention programmes for implementation by the Interventions Mentors which take account of needs as specified in the Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
- Work in partnership with teachers, learning and behaviour mentors and families to support learners’ communication across the school environment
- Contribute to the development of whole-school strategies for supporting SLCN
- Provide staff training and advice to build capacity for supporting learners’ communication needs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with school and professional standards
- Attend, participate and lead meetings including annual reviews, school, multidisciplinary, staff and SLT as appropriate
- Support transition planning for learners moving between settings or key stages
- Provide assessment or screening visits to prospective new learners; this may include visits to other schools or settings
- Work with the SLT to plan and implement an accessible learning environment
- Effectively motivate learners and staff to engage in the therapy by utilising a range of activities, strategies and techniques
- Model good practice in terms of total communication techniques (e.g. signing, symbol use, language modification, intensive interaction)
- Keep up to date with best practice and relevant legislation in the field of speech and language therapy
- Maintain professional status and competence at a specialist level, taking responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in continuing professional development and maintaining a portfolio of CPD
- Ensure that all policies and procedures, including Health and Safety and Safeguarding, are an integral part of daily working practices
- Any other duties requested by your line manager.
- To promote and actively support Pivot’s responsibilities towards mental health and wellbeing of our learners, your colleagues, and your own mental health.
Person specification
The person specification outlines the main attributes needed to adequately perform the post specified. It is intended to give prospective candidates a better understanding of the post’s requirements. It will be used as part of the recruitment process in identifying and shortlisting candidates.
Qualifications and experience
- Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of recent professional development relevant to the role
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist, ideally in an educational setting
- Experience supporting children and young people with a range of SLCN
- Experience of collaborative working with staff, parents and other professionals
Knowledge and understanding
- Ability to develop effective therapy plans and measure outcomes
- Knowledge of current guidance and legislation for children with SEND
- Ability to deliver staff training and advice
- Knowledge of community resources and the ability to establish collaborative partnerships
Skills and abilities
- Strong assessment and intervention skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect effectively with learners, families and staff
- Excellent knowledge of IT systems and fully proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and e-mail
- Accomplished at planning and time management, confident working within restricted timescales, well developed organisational skills
- Confidence to challenge difficult or sensitive situations and escalate as appropriate
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Sensitivity to diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to understand and address the challenges faced by learners and families
- Maintain high ethical standards in dealing with sensitive information and interactions
Personal qualities
- Passionate about supporting children’s development and communication
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a school environment
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Pivot
- Deep respect for and understanding of learners from diverse backgrounds with a commitment to equity and inclusion
- Flexibility to work beyond regular school hours as required
- Willingness to travel locally for home visits and attend meetings as required
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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