Speech and Language Therapist

The Carr Fenton Foundation

Leger Way

Doncaster

DN2 6AY

Basis:Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, term-time only

Location: The Carr Fenton Foundation and external educational settings across South Yorkshire

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for supporting children and young people with communication needs within School’s and Further Education (FE) settings.

The postholder will work with children and young people with a broad range of speech, language, communication and associated needs, delivering assessment, intervention, consultation, training and advice to promote communication, participation, independence and access to education.

The role incorporates both Foundation-based and outreach provision. The postholder will divide their time between Doncaster School for Deaf Children, other areas of The Carr Fenton Foundation, and mainstream further education colleges across South Yorkshire. This varied role offers opportunities to support children and young people across a range of educational settings, communication needs and clinical presentations.

Our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) includes Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Counselling, and a team of committed Teachers of Deaf Children, Tutors and Support Staff who all work together to provide the best support for the children and young people in our care.

Our staff are offered excellent supervision and training opportunities, including BSL Qualifications up to at least Level 3.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be a registered member of the Health Care Profession’s Council (essential) and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. It is essential for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate knowledge of a specialist role/experience of working with children and young people, and knowledge of a range of neurodiverse conditions eg. Autism and ADHD. Experience of working in an educational setting/Deaf services would be desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

(Please refer to the job description for a full details)

We can offer you:

• Contributory Pension
• Great CPD opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free use of onsite gym
• Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24/7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer)

Applying for the role

If you are interested in joining the Therapy team at The Carr Fenton Foundation, you would be welcome to contact the Therapy Manager to have an informal discussion, prior to submitting your application. Please contact Lauren Woodcock on 01302 386700 (please note we are closed during school holidays).

For a job description and application form please visit our careers page at Careers – The Carr Fenton Foundation

Closing date for applications: 29th November 2026

Interviews to be held: 10th December 2026

Location: The Carr Fenton Foundation, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY

The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Foundation may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Foundation is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the workplace.