Job Description

  • Location: Preston & Blackpool (Lancashire)

  • Start Date: September 2026

  • Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time contracts available

  • Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist passionate about helping children find their voice, overcome communication barriers, and thrive in an educational setting?

We are seeking a qualified Speech & Language Therapist (SALT) to join our education support teams across Preston and Blackpool for the start of the new academic year in September 2026. In this role, you will work closely with local schools and academy trusts to deliver vital intervention and support to children with diverse speech, language, and communication needs.

Your Impact in the Classroom

As a school-based SALT, your core mission is to help children communicate effectively and understand the world around them. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Targeted Support: Identifying, assessing, and supporting children's speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).

  • Breaking Barriers: Developing and implementing tailored intervention plans that help children communicate their ideas and understand others.

  • Collaboration: Working collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs, and parents to embed communication strategies into the pupil's daily learning environment.

  • Confidence Building: Using creative, engaging methods to boost students' linguistic confidence, emotional resilience, and social integration.

What We Are Looking For

  • A recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.

  • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

  • Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is desirable.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage group dynamics and adapt to individual needs.

  • A genuine passion for supporting the mental well-being, focus, and academic development of young people through improved communication.

Why Join Us for September 2026?

  • Excellent Rates of Pay: Competitive pay structures that value your specialist expertise.

  • Dedicated Support: Access to a specialised consultant and streamlined compliance processing.

  • Work-Life Balance: Term-time-only hours, allowing you to align your career with the school calendar.

  • Community Impact: Make a tangible, lasting difference in local Lancashire schools and communities.

How to Apply

If you are ready to start a rewarding new chapter this September, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in education or paediatric settings to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com or call 07423186662 for a confidential discussion.

> Application Note: All candidates will be subject to strict safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.