Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative Great Minds Therapy & Training Services. This is hybrid working role, where you will deliver therapeutic provision as part of the Great Minds Projects Team. The role has been created to support the development and delivery of new therapeutic education projects. The post-holder will bring specialist clinical skills to pilot projects, training, consultation, direct interventions and additional cover across TCES and the National Online School when required.

The role will suit a therapist who is flexible, practical and interested in working across a broad range of settings. It offers the chance to be part of a developing projects team, supporting new services as they emerge and building experiences across direct clinical work, whole-school approaches, training, assessment, consultation and service development.

Great Minds Therapy & Training Services, sister to the TCES Group, delivers specialist therapy, training and whole-system support across the UK, helping children and young people feel safe, understood and ready to thrive.

We support individuals facing barriers in education, including those with SEND, complex needs and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), many of whom have experienced extended time away from learning.

Through integrated therapeutic support, expert training and partnership with schools and families, we strengthen wellbeing, rebuild engagement and create inclusive environments where young people can succeed.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

• Hold HCPC registration with a recognised Speech and Language Therapy professional qualification and further professional development accreditations.


• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to children and young people, SEND, safeguarding, sensory processing, communication, regulation, trauma-informed practice or therapeutic education.


• Experience of working with children and young people with SEND, SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, communication needs, sensory needs, trauma histories or other barriers to learning and participation.


• Experience of delivering assessment, intervention, advice and consultation within education, community or specialist settings.


• Confidence working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to shared plans, risk discussions and safeguarding processes.


• An interest in helping to shape new projects and adapting clinical practice to different settings and service models.

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions.


• An opportunity to make a real difference, to work across a broad range of settings and support train staff and parents in therapeutic principles through Great Minds Therapy and Training Services.


• Continuing Professional Development: paid comprehensive training for all staff.


• Comprehensive induction process.


• IT equipment: laptops and mobiles supplied as well as technical support where necessary.


• Regular half termly staff wellbeing days.


• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs & an  exclusive rewards platform.

To apply:

Please apply by sending through a CV. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a formal application form as per safer recruitment practices in Education.

TCES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are an equal opportunities employer.