Chiltern Way Academy Trust is a highly successful, award‑winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust with multiple state‑of‑the‑art campuses. Our teams work across a broad range of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, delivering innovative, transformational education and exceptional care that changes the life chances of young people every day.

Across our nine sites, we offer outstanding facilities and a highly skilled staff team, enabling us to deliver exceptional education and care across the full range of behavioural and communication needs.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our multidisciplinary therapy provision and are seeking Speech & Language Therapists at all levels to join our teams across Hampshire & Bucks , including an exciting Senior Speech & Language Therapist leadership opportunity.

These roles offer the chance to contribute to a developing, forward-thinking service where communication is at the heart of learning and inclusion.

About the Roles

Speech & Language Therapist / Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

You will play a key role in establishing and developing speech and language therapy provision across the Trust.

You will:

• Deliver specialist, outcome-focused interventions for pupils with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
• Embed communication strategies across the curriculum to support access to learning
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach
• Contribute to staff training and professional development, supporting a whole-school approach to SLCN

Senior Speech & Language Therapist

In this key leadership role, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a specialist speech and language therapy service for pupils with highly complex needs
• Provide advanced clinical expertise and oversee therapy provision across your site
• Embed communication strategies across the curriculum at a strategic level
• Deliver and oversee training, supervision, and staff development
• Coordinate multidisciplinary working and contribute to service development and quality assurance
• Provide clinical leadership within your area of responsibility

About You

We are looking for passionate professionals who bring:

• A recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy with HCPC and RCSLT registration
• Experience working with children and young people with ASC, SEMH, and complex communication needs
• Strong communication, organisational, and collaborative working skills

For senior roles, you will also demonstrate:

• Significant clinical experience
• Strong leadership and clinical decision-making skills
• A passion for developing others and driving high-quality, outcome-focused practice

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a highly respected, award-winning Trust
• Work in state-of-the-art environments with a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Play a key role in shaping and developing therapy services
• Make a genuine and lasting difference to young people’s lives

Join us—and help transform communication, unlock potential, and change futures.

Our Commitment

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to thrive.

Chiltern Way Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

The Trust complies with its obligations under GDPR and data protection legislation.