Job Description
Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5/6)
Specialist Education Setting | South West London
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Fixed-Term or Permanent Opportunity | Immediate or September Start
The Opportunity
A specialist education provider is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join its established multidisciplinary therapy team.
This is an excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified therapist looking to develop their experience within education or an experienced clinician seeking a collaborative environment where therapy is fully embedded into the school day.
Working as part of a wider therapy and education team, you will support children and young people with a range of communication needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
Complete specialist assessments and develop individualised therapy programmes
Deliver direct and indirect interventions across the school environment
Contribute to EHCP reviews, annual reviews and multidisciplinary planning meetings
Work closely with teachers, support staff and families to embed communication strategies
Provide advice, modelling and training to school staff
Monitor progress and measure outcomes against agreed targets
Produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate clinical records
Contribute to a whole-school communication-friendly approach
About the Learners
You will support pupils presenting with a range of needs, which may include:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Language Disorder and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Social Communication Difficulties
Global Developmental Delay
Hearing Impairment
Speech Sound Difficulties
Complex Communication Needs
Additional learning and developmental needs
What We're Looking For
Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
HCPC registration (or pending registration)
Membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (desirable)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs
Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development
Experience within SEN schools, paediatrics, community services or specialist educational settings would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's On Offer
Term-time only working pattern
Structured clinical supervision and support
Extensive CPD and training opportunities
Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunity to work closely alongside education staff and see the direct impact of your interventions
Supportive and well-established therapy provision
Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
