Speech & Language Therapist

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The British School of Brussels (BSB) is a leading not-for-profit, inclusive international school with 1,350 students from around 70 countries. Set on a stunning green campus in Tervuren – close to both vibrant Leuven and cosmopolitan Brussels – we combine world-class facilities with a warm, welcoming community.
What truly sets BSB apart is not just what we do, but how we do it. Strong relationships, a shared sense of belonging, and a relentless commitment to quality underpin every aspect of school life. Our students are inspired to aim high, broaden their horizons, and thrive-academically, personally, and socially.
From our bespoke enquiry-based Primary curriculum to our outstanding range of pathways at Post-16 (A Levels, IB Diploma, and BTEC), and an enrichment programme offering hundreds of activities each week, BSB provides exceptional opportunities for every child. Our graduates go on to top universities worldwide, and these results are the natural outcome of a culture built on care, curiosity, and collaboration.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to join our Student Support Services Team. The SaLT will assess and support students with speech, language, and communication needs across the school, working both individually and in close collaboration with teachers, parents, and external professionals. He/she will be responsible for carrying out the professional duties of the role, in line with the Philosophy and Objectives of the school.

The role:

Teaching and Learning

• Assess referred students giving cause for concern, to identify speech, language, and communication needs (including DLD, articulation, fluency, social communication difficulties).
• Screen students referred and prioritise cases based on severity and need.
• Plan and deliver a programme of therapy to students either on an individual or group basis.
• Provide both direct therapy and indirect support through strategies delivered in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Support the class teachers working with students with needs, by offering strategies, support and professional learning.

• Maintain detailed, confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Prepare reports for internal use and for referrals to external professionals when necessary.

• Promote the inclusion of students with needs within school.

Professional Development

• Participate in the school, team and individual review process.
• Actively seek professional learning (PL) opportunities in order to keep up to date with current SaLT practice and assessment methods.
• Participate in school arrangements for training and professional development
• Attend staff meetings as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate PL for other staff as and when required.

Communication

• Attend review and parent meetings to provide feedback on progress
• Report back to and liaise with class teachers, other AEN staff, parents

General Duties

• Reinforce and safeguard students’ health and safety
• Participate in general school duties when required

The school takes safeguarding children very seriously, with all staff being subjected to rigorous checks from the interview process onwards.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist
• Fluent English speaker and accurate written English (medium of speech and language therapy delivery is English)
• Attributes:
  • Flexibility
  • Team Player
  • Confidentiality
  • Good Communicator
  • Ability to set schedules for SaLT sessions and maintain records
  • Confidence in delivering professional learning to staff and presenting (as necessary) in meetings
• Assets:
  • Experience of speech and language delays and subsequent therapies in a school setting
  • Experience and/or knowledge of supporting multilingual speech and language development
  • Experience of working with children
  • Experience of feedback meetings with parents

The Person:

• Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
• Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
• Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
• Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.

In return, we offer:

• A full-time or part-time position, initially as a one-year contract with the possibility of extension, with full obligation to attend staff meetings and Professional Learning workshops
• Designated therapy space and SLT resources
• Professional Learning opportunities
• The opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team with an overview of pastoral care whole school
• Interesting position in an international environment
• An attractive salary – BSB Learning & Teaching scale – Band 3 representing a minimum of € 55.105 and maximum € 78.448 gross per year, (full-time, pro-rated for part-time roles) depending on the years of relevant experience
• Interesting extra-legal benefits including a hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities

Application process:
The deadline for applications is Sunday 2 November 2025 at 16:00 (CET).
Please note that only applications sent in using the application form on the BSB website will be considered. No other submissions will be accepted.

Interviews will be held at the school around mid-November.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have not heard anything further from us by the end of November, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 “The British School of Brussels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” (with reference to the most recent KCSIE)

 BSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our community.

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