Speech and Language Therapist (Mutism / Autism / Trauma)

Description

Hourly Rate: 50– 60 per hour

Location: West Midlands – On Site

Start: ASAP

Contract: Temp / Contract / Sessional

We are seeking an experienced HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist to deliver high quality specialist support for a young person presenting with Selective Mutism, Autism, and a history of trauma. This is a rewarding opportunity to make meaningful, long term impact through both direct therapeutic intervention and wider environmental support.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1 hour of direct 1:1 therapy per week, building a safe, positive therapeutic relationship.Develop and implement a communication hierarchy tailored to the young person's needs.Use evidence–based approaches for Selective Mutism, including:Sliding InShapingDesensitisationStimulus FadingTrial therapeutic techniques and adapt your approach based on the young person's progress and comfort.Provide indirect SaLT input each term (approx. 3 hours), including:Staff trainingEnvironmental adjustmentsCoaching and guidance for education and care staffWork collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including attending MDT meetings.Draft, monitor and update the young person's SaLT programme (3 hours allocated).Provide training, guidance and support to school and care staff (approx. 9 hours).Attend annual reviews and essential planning meetings, including report writing and liaison work (approx. 8 hours).Essential Experience

HCPC registration (required)Experience working with Selective Mutism, including graded exposure and communication–building techniquesExperience supporting autistic young people, using neurodiversity–affirming approachesExperience working with children with trauma histories and delivering trauma–informed practiceStrong background delivering both direct and indirect SaLT interventionExperience working within multidisciplinary teams and liaising with professionals and familiesConfidence training school and care staffAbility to design, implement and review individual SaLT programmesDesirable

RCSLT membershipPrevious experience working in school or local authority SEND settingsExperience supporting children in emotionally complex situationsPersonal Attributes

Warm, patient and relationship–focusedHighly skilled at building trust with selective communicatorsStrong communication and organisational skillsReflective, collaborative and flexible in approachProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Ad ID: 5417503810