Speech and Language Therapist (Internal Only)

Who Are We

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Northern Counties School sets out to make a difference to the learning wellbeing and future life chances of children and young people with significant additional needs. Teachers Therapists and Learning Support Assistants work together in trans-disciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of every pupil. Together and through detailed analysis of their presentation we believe we can unlock each childs potential and support achievement for all.

The Role

We require a qualified and HPC registered Speech and Language Therapist to join the Therapy team. The successful applicant will provide input to a caseload of pupils with complex speech language and communication needs. The focus is on a combination of individual and small group sessions delivered collaboratively and in an integrated way with the trans-disciplinary team. There are good opportunities for CPD and clinical supervision. Northern Counties School is a vibrant and expanding service which offers a supportive and dynamic working environment. Dysphagia training would be advantageous but not essential.

These roles are full time (37.5 hours per week) term time only (47.2 weeks).

Please click here for the Job Description:

Phase 1

For an informal chat or any questions please contact Louise Allport on or by email at

Why Work for Us

Northern Counties is a school that encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities both within school and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Have the school holidays off!

Loyalty awards starting at 2 years service

Wellbeing support (including occupational health physio services and counselling services)

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping

Access to Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulators legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (& 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure toemployers andcannot betaken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

Safeguarding at Northern Counties School - Northern Counties School

This advert will close at midnight on Wednesday 10th June