Specialist Speech and Language Communication Therapist

TMET Board of Trustees; Remote; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Leicester seeks a Specialist Speech, Language and Communication Therapist to provide high-quality input across the school. The role focuses on early identification, assessment, and intervention in speech and language needs, while promoting inclusive practices. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification and demonstrate strong collaboration with staff and external professionals. This full-time position offers a commitment to safeguarding and development opportunities, creating positive outcomes for all learners.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Commitment to staff well-being

Collaboration across network of professionals

Qualifications

• Proven experience or strong knowledge of SLCN in an educational setting.
• Ability to carry out assessments and targeted interventions.
• Experience working collaboratively with teachers and SEND teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist input in speech, language and communication.
• Focus on early identification of needs and effective intervention.
• Deliver high-impact staff development to support practice.

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Team collaboration

Knowledge of speech, language and communication needs

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Speech Therapy

Job description

* Specialist Speech, Language and Communication TherapistFast Apply# Specialist Speech, Language and Communication TherapistEmployerLocation: Leicester, Leicestershire (Remote working)Contract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: Applicant dependantSalary: Grade 9Posted: 20th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 22nd February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1530374Job Reference: 20260120EMSStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Applicant dependant* Job ID: 1530374* Share :**SPECIALIST SPEECH, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION THERAPIST**Central Team, Part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)Salary: Grade 9Contract Type: TTO or 52 week- applicant dependentContract Term: Fixed Term 2 YearStart Date: April 2026Closing Date: 22/02/2026Interview Date: WC 09/03/2026\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **About the Role**We are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Specialist Speech, Language and Communication Therapist to join our dedicated and forward-thinking Central team, part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition and inclusion within our school community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for all learners and will play an active role in promoting a safe, supportive and positive learning environment.The role will involve providing high-quality specialist input in speech, language and communication across the school, with a focus on early identification of needs, accurate assessment, effective intervention and the delivery of high-impact staff development to support inclusive practice.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **What We’re Looking For**We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people• A professional, caring, and flexible approach• The ability to work collaboratively within a team• Proven experience or strong knowledge of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in an educational or child-centred setting.• The ability to carry out assessments, observations and targeted interventions that lead to measurable impact for pupils.• Experience of working collaboratively with teachers, SEND teams, families and external professionals to support children with additional needs.• Confidence in supporting and developing staff practice, including delivering CPD, coaching or modelling effective strategies.• A clear understanding of inclusive practice, SEND legislation and graduated approaches to support, including EHCP processes.• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and contribute to professional documentation.• A proactive, reflective and solution-focused approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and to securing the best outcomes for all learners.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in educationTMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement**The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UKWe are an equal opportunities employer.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.### The Mead Educational Trust