Speech Language Therapist
Rosehill School · 51-200 employees
What the role involves
- Providing therapy
- Coaching staff
- Leading innovation
What they ask for
Minimum 3 years' experience with learners with special needs; understanding of dysphagia assessment and management; understanding of ASD best practice; proven experience with service development or leadership; ability to build relationships and collaborate; CAT1 accreditation preferred.
- 3+ yrs experience
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
We are seeking a experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to deliver quality services across our large and diverse school. Experience is preferred, though recent graduates will also be considered.
Rosehill School is a large, multicultural specialist school for learners aged 5-21 with ORS funding. You would be part of a large collaborative therapy team focused on supporting students and whānau through upskilling, coaching, and modelling to teachers and education assistants. Your caseload will be varied and focused on embedding best practice into classroom programmes, and leading innovation.
Our school has exciting ongoing focus on play, and relational approaches for communication, teaching, and learning.
We provide a friendly, supportive and professional work environment and generous professional development opportunities. Therapists enjoy flexible working arrangements during the school holidays.
The ideal applicant will:
- have minimum 3 year's experience with learners with special needs
- have an understanding of and confidence in dysphagia assessment and management
- have an understanding of ASD best practice
- have proven experience with service development initiatives and/or leadership
- able to build strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau, and value cultural diversity
- have a proven ability to work collaboratively with other therapists
- CAT1 accreditation preferred but not essential
To find out more and to arrange school visits, contact Tennille on 027 880 7582
Applications close on 09/11/2026 at 4pm