Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: The Woodlands School, Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PU
Start Date: September 2025 - Fixed Term until 27th March 2026
Salary: £36,124 - £40,476 (Unbanded MKC Grade G1-G4)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Full Time / Term-Time Only + 5 days in holidays (with option for 5 days' term-time leave)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
**About The Aspire Federation
The Aspire Federation schools are specialist education settings committed to delivering the highest quality integrated education, therapy, and care. The schools provide a supportive, multidisciplinary environment for students with severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and associated learning and behavioural difficulties.
**Role Overview
We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the dedicated team at The Woodlands School. You will deliver clinically effective, person-centred, and evidence-based therapy to students, supporting them to access learning and communication in a tailored and inclusive environment.
**Key Responsibilities
- Deliver speech and language assessments and interventions for students across the school
- Work within your scope of practice to support a diverse paediatric caseload
- Provide training and support to teaching staff - including group workshops and learner-specific input
- Collaborate closely with the school's multidisciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, and support assistants
- Maintain professional relationships with students, families, and external services
**You Will Work Closely With:
- Students and their families/carers
- School staff across education and therapy
- Community services and allied professionals
**Ideal Candidate
- HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
- Experience with or interest in complex communication needs, ASD, and paediatrics
- Passion for integrated, child-centred working in an educational setting
- Confident delivering both therapy and staff training