EDEN ACADEMY TRUST
HCPC Registered Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Salary information: £18,222.01 - £19,757.99 POB, Scale point 34-38 (depending on experience) including Special Schools Allowance
Working hours: 2 days per week including one day 8:30 – 4:30pm and one day 8:30 – 4:15pm term time only (39 weeks)
The Eden Academy Trust is a family of specialist schools supporting children and young adults with a wide range of learning disabilities, including autism and physical or sensory needs. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, multidisciplinary central services team, which includes Speech and Language Therapy, Arts Therapies, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Location: Moorcroft School (2 days per week)
Moorcroft School caters for secondary school pupils with severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Some of the students may also have additional sensory or physical impairments.
We are looking for a skilled and committed professional who is passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive. Therapy is embedded throughout the school day both in and beyond the classroom and you will play a key role in shaping high‑quality, impactful provision.
If you share our belief that every pupil should be supported to reach their full communication potential, we would love to hear from you. As part of the Trust, you’ll benefit from a strong community of specialist expertise and excellent opportunities for professional growth.
Speech and language therapy within the Eden Academy offers:
Excellent training opportunities and support
Exemplary multidisciplinary team working, with opportunities for collaborative work and joint sessions with other professionals
Excellent relationships with class teams and senior leadership
Clinical and peer supervision
Excellent internal training and CPD opportunities and funding for external CPD
Opportunities for career support and progression
If you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Sophie sophie.jackson@theedenacademy.co.uk or Lauren lauren.garfield@theedenacademy.co.uk Speech and language Therapy Service Clinical Leads or rebecca.lovelock@theedenacademy.co.uk.
Closing date: Friday 13th March
Interviews: 23rd March
Post Start Date: ASAP
Safeguarding Statement
The Eden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
The Eden Academy Trust may, from time to time, require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.
Becky Lovelock
07891632609
rebecca.lovelock@theedenacademy.co.uk
