We’re Hiring Band 7 Highly Specialist Therapists
Lead in your area of specialism with Words First
Are you ready to take the next step in your career, balancing hands-on clinical work with meaningful leadership in your field? We’re looking for dynamic, experienced therapists to join us as Band 7 Highly Specialist Therapists across a range of specialist areas.
We are hiring Band 7 Highly Specialist Therapists in the following areas:
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Occupational Therapist – DCD
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Occupational Therapist – Sensory Integration
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OT or SALT – ADHD
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SALT – PMLD
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SALT – DLD
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SALT – SSD (Speech Sound Disorders)
About the Role
As a Band 7 Highly Specialist Therapist, you will split your time between working directly with students in schools and leading your area of specialism across the company. Whether you’re passionate about developing resources, supervising others, delivering training, or shaping best practice, this role gives you the space and support to lead, grow, and make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead Your Area of Specialism
Take ownership of your field—whether ADHD, PMLD, DLD, SSD, DCD, or Sensory Integration. Influence company direction, develop resources, and support colleagues in your specialist area. -
Balance Clinical and Specialist Work
Work 3 days clinically in our partner schools and 2 days supporting your area of specialism—training, supervising, and driving innovation. -
Collaborate and Grow
Be part of an incredible, supportive multidisciplinary team. You’ll receive regular supervision, mentoring, and CPD tailored to your goals. -
Make an Impact
Deliver training to schools and therapists, contribute to clinical pathways, and represent your specialism at external events, universities, and national networks.
What You’ll Need
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A minimum of 6 years post-registration experience
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Proven expertise in your specialist area
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Leadership, training, or supervision experience
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A strong belief in evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming practice
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A collaborative, proactive mindset and love for teamworking
Why Choose Words First
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Therapist-owned and therapist-led
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Regular, high-quality supervision
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Career progression and leadership development
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Access to CPD, research, and project work
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A diverse and inclusive workplace
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A warm, supportive, family-feel team
Our Vision, Mission & Goal
Vision: To facilitate school environments in which all staff, parents and carers understand, accept, and know how to support children and young people with special educational needs.
Mission: To make a difference to children’s lives in school every day, with heart and soul.
Goal: To provide an outstanding service for schools that is flexible, impactful, and relevant to their unique needs.