Clinical Lead - Specialist Autism School (Charity) - Psychologist, OT or SALT

Clinical Lead – Specialist Autism School – Psychologist, OT or SALT

Compass Associates are delighted to partner with a renowned charity providing specialist autism education and support.

We are seeking a Clinical Lead to join our specialist school in Radlett, Hertfordshire .

This new position will drive the development and delivery of therapy provision across the school, ensuring an integrated high‑quality service for pupils. The successful candidate will lead a small but developing therapy team, supporting Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology provision, while maintaining a manageable clinical caseload.

You will work closely with the school’s leadership team and the organisation’s Head of Therapy to embed evidence‑based practice, shape service improvement and foster a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Work Pattern:

• Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Term‑time only (12 weeks paid school holidays per year)
• Full‑time preferred; 4‑day contracts will be considered
• Discussions regarding 1 day per week working from home can be accommodated

Location:

This welcoming specialist school is based in Watford, commutable from Radlett, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood, Barnet, Enfield, North London, Hatfield, Luton, Stevenage and surrounding towns and villages.

Criteria:

• HCPC Registered as a Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Practitioner Psychologist
• Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience
• Experience working with autistic individuals or those with complex needs and SEN
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a multidisciplinary or clinical setting
• Strong understanding of EHCPs, outcome measures and integrated therapy models

Interview Process:

• An initial informal conversation, either virtual or in‑person
• A formal on‑site interview with the Head of Therapy, Principal and Deputy

Salary and Benefits:

This Clinical Lead role offers a salary of £48,000 to £55,000 per annum , dependent on experience and qualifications, alongside a generous benefits package including:

• 12 weeks paid school holidays (term‑time only contract, full pay)
• Auto‑enrolled pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development, including autism‑specific training
• Life Assurance
• Online staff discount platform (shopping discounts, cycle to work, season ticket loan and more)
• Access to 24‑hour employee assistance programme and Headspace App
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice schemes

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion, please contact Lijani Cherry at 02394 211 143 or .

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.

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