Speech and Language Therapist – 12 hours per week – Starting April 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Speech and Language therapist at Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School. In September 2025 the school expanded its Special Needs unit to place 30 wonderful students. Our Unit provides education for children aged 4-9 who have a diagnosis of Autism and speech and language difficulties. We would now relish the expertise and experience of a qualified speech and language therapist to support the children to increase their progress.

Desirable applicants should:

•             have an uncompromising passion and enthusiasm for improving the outcomes for children

•             have a speech and language qualification

•             have high expectations of behaviour and achievement

•             have a commitment to teamwork and a collegiate approach

•             be able to build relationships with children and colleagues

•             have the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve the best they can be.

 

We can offer you:

•             amazing, kind and caring children with a passion for learning

•             a friendly and welcoming community

•             a caring and supportive ethos where staff and children’s wellbeing are a high priority

•             dedicated, experienced and welcoming staff

•             a sense of fun and enjoyment in an environment where colleagues all work together and support each other

•             opportunities for high quality professional development.

 

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026

Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. An enhanced DBS with a barred list check will be required, and other procedures and checks will be followed as part of our safeguarding procedures. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

For further details or a conversation about the role, please contact the school office on 01353 664742, or email office@springmeadow.cambs.sch.uk. Application forms can be downloaded from school website.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our school office on 01353 664742.