Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Introduction

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Alongside an incredible team of like‑minded peers, you’ll be working behind‑the‑scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

As one of the UK's best employers, we believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our team

• Salary: £45,275 FTE (Actual Salary: £39,667.04)
• Hours: 37.5 – 41 weeks term time.
• Location: Openshaw, Manchester
• DBS Requirement: Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (provided by the employer)

Join Our Specialist Team

Bridge College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people aged 16-25 years with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and/or autism.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering high‑quality, evidence‑informed speech and language therapy within a specialist educational setting. You will work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, positive behaviour support practitioners and counsellors to help students achieve their full communication potential.

About the Role

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will independently manage a clinical caseload of students with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, including those with complex communication profiles and specialist requirements such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

You will carry out comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualised intervention programmes, monitor progress and provide expert advice to colleagues and families. The role also includes opportunities to supervise junior therapists, deliver staff training and develop an area of clinical specialism within the Speech and Language Therapy service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload of students with autism and complex communication needs.
• Complete initial and ongoing speech, language and communication assessments.
• Develop and deliver evidence‑based intervention programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support student outcomes.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior Speech and Language Therapists.
• Deliver training, consultation and advice to school staff to promote communication‑friendly practice.
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies, procedures and specialist areas of practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure practice remains current and evidence informed.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to a safe learning environment for all students.

Essential Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• At least two years' post‑qualification experience.
• Experience working with children and/or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Knowledge of current evidence‑based speech and language therapy approaches.
• Understanding of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme , be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities , including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
• Inclusive networks for colleagues to join if they’d like to (Disability & Neurodiversity Action group, Race Equality Network, Proud Together (LGBTQ+ group), Together for Men, Women Together).

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio‑economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

This role will involve regulated activity and is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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This role will involve regulated activity.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

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