Speech and Language Therapist
Milk Education is recruiting a passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join a welcoming school in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs, helping them develop the skills and confidence to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Whether you’re an experienced Speech and Language Therapist or looking for your next rewarding role within education, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, and deliver individualised speech and language interventions for pupils with a range of communication needs.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, support staff, and families to develop effective communication strategies.
- Contribute to EHCP reviews, assessments, and reports where required.
- Support pupils with speech, language, social communication, and interaction difficulties to access learning.
- Provide advice, training, and guidance to school staff to promote effective communication across the school environment.
- Monitor pupil progress and adapt intervention programmes to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Experience working with children and young people, ideally within an educational or SEND setting.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and report-writing skills.
- Compassionate, patient, and collaborative approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
Benefits to YOU:
- Excellent rates of pay!
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
- 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
- Access to our FREE Perks Portal, offering exclusive discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
- Follow your professional development pathway with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules.
- School Preparation Pack – be ready for your new placement.
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant via their work mobile.
- Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering important topics including mental health, discrimination, and exploitation.
- Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!
Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this fantastic opportunity.
Josh Davies
0115 772 2772
✉️ josh.davies@milk-education.co.uk
Why choose Milk Education?
Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
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