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Clinical Lead - Specialist Autism School (Charity) - Psychologist, OT or SALTCompass Associates • Watford, England, GB
Clinical Lead - Specialist Autism School (Charity) - Psychologist, OT or SALT

Clinical Lead - Specialist Autism School (Charity) - Psychologist, OT or SALT

Compass Associates • Watford, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Clinical Lead – Specialist Autism School – Psychologist, OT or SALT

Compass Associates are delighted to partner with a renowned charity providing specialist autism education and support.

We are seeking a Clinical Lead to join our specialist school in Radlett, Hertfordshire.

This new position will drive the development and delivery of therapy provision across the school, ensuring an integrated high‑quality service for pupils. The successful candidate will lead a small but developing therapy team, supporting Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology provision, while maintaining a manageable clinical caseload.

You will work closely with the school’s leadership team and the organisation’s Head of Therapy to embed evidence‑based practice, shape service improvement and foster a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Work Pattern:

  • Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
  • Term‑time only (12 weeks paid school holidays per year)
  • Full‑time preferred; 4‑day contracts will be considered
  • Discussions regarding 1 day per week working from home can be accommodated

Location:

This welcoming specialist school is based in Watford, commutable from Radlett, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood, Barnet, Enfield, North London, Hatfield, Luton, Stevenage and surrounding towns and villages.

Criteria:

  • HCPC Registered as a Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Practitioner Psychologist
  • Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience
  • Experience working with autistic individuals or those with complex needs and SEN
  • Leadership or supervisory experience within a multidisciplinary or clinical setting
  • Strong understanding of EHCPs, outcome measures and integrated therapy models

Interview Process:

  • An initial informal conversation, either virtual or in‑person
  • A formal on‑site interview with the Head of Therapy, Principal and Deputy

Salary and Benefits:

This Clinical Lead role offers a salary of £48,000 to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications, alongside a generous benefits package including:

  • 12 weeks paid school holidays (term‑time only contract, full pay)
  • Auto‑enrolled pension scheme
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development, including autism‑specific training
  • Life Assurance
  • Online staff discount platform (shopping discounts, cycle to work, season ticket loan and more)
  • Access to 24‑hour employee assistance programme and Headspace App
  • Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice schemes

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion, please contact Lijani Cherry at 02394 211 143 or lcherry@compassltd.co.uk.

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.

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