Principal Speech and Language Therapist

Job Type: Permanent, Term-Time (with paid school holidays)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Holiday Entitlement: 10 weeks (to be taken within school holidays)

The Role

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact? We are seeking a dynamic Principal Speech and Language Therapist to lead and drive therapy provision within a specialist autism school, shaping the future of autism practice.

This role places you at the heart of embedding therapy into daily classroom life, ensuring every child receives the tailored support they deserve. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will guide a dedicated school-based team of therapists, implement the latest evidence-based strategies, and work collaboratively with families to strengthen parental engagement and create meaningful, lasting change across the family unit.

With opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, collaborate with professionals, and connect with a wider national network, this is your chance to influence both local practice and national research – all while making a real difference in the lives of autistic pupils and their communities.

About the School

Our client is a well-established specialist school supporting autistic children and young people with a complex profile of need. Pupils receive highly individualised support, with therapy fully embedded into school life to ensure continuity and maximum impact.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a genuine passion for autism practice and working with children and young people.

You will be:

• Patient, inspiring, caring and sensitive towards the needs of vulnerable people
• A strong communicator, able to report and record information accurately
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently when required
• Resilient and proactive when working with complex and challenging behaviour
• Committed to diversity, health and safety, and safe working practice

What's on Offer

• Auto-enrolled pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction, training and development programme including specialist autism training and conference opportunities
• Online staff discount scheme (cycle to work, season ticket loan, shopping discounts and more)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice and flexible benefits package
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and Headspace App
• 10 weeks' holiday entitlement, taken within school holiday periods

Interested?

If you are an experienced SaLT looking to step into a senior leadership role within a specialist autism setting, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with the CAMHS Professionals team to find out more.