School Speech and Language Therapist

School Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5/6 - Earlsfield, London, SW18

A specialist independent primary school in Earlsfield, London, SW18 is seeking a School Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5/6 for a January start. Working with children aged 4 to 11, you will combine direct therapy with classroom collaboration in a setting where communication is central to learning. The position suits a paediatric therapist who wants regular involvement with one school team and the opportunity to see strategies develop across the school day.

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent, school-based position, working a 40-week term-time arrangement.

Salary

£38,000 to £48,000 actual annual salary, depending on experience, for the full-time 40-week arrangement.

Benefits

• A confirmed actual annual salary of £38,000 to £48,000, depending on experience.
• A 40-week working year aligned with the school setting.
• A single-school base, enabling continuity with pupils and colleagues.
• Integrated working alongside teaching staff and other therapists.
• Access to dedicated therapy rooms, a movement room and sensory spaces.
• A school within walking distance of Earlsfield station.
• A caseload of approximately 16 to 18 pupils, as discussed for this requirement.
• Child protection and PREVENT training on employment unless recently completed.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Full-time, 40-week term-time arrangement.

Based at a specialist school in Earlsfield, SW18.

• Working hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• Target start date is 4 January 2027.
• A December handover may be possible by agreement.
• Therapy is integrated into the school day, with assessment, planning and reporting responsibilities.

Job Description

As a School Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5/6, you will deliver individualised communication support for primary-aged pupils in Earlsfield. You will assess needs, plan and review interventions, and help teaching staff embed communication targets in everyday learning. The school supports children with mild to moderate and sometimes multiple learning needs. This allied health position within private education offers a school-based option for therapists exploring the private healthcare and specialist education sectors, with close collaboration across teaching and therapy teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess each pupil's speech, language and communication needs.
• Plan and deliver individual and group therapy programmes.
• Support receptive and expressive language, attention, listening and social communication.
• Use AAC and other communication approaches where appropriate to pupils' needs.
• Develop communication targets for individual education plans.
• Review intervention effectiveness and produce clear progress reports.
• Coach school staff in practical communication strategies.
• Contribute to team meetings, parent meetings and education plan reviews.
• Coordinate therapeutic support with teachers, caregivers and other professionals.
• Maintain safe practice and contribute to safeguarding on site and during school activities.

Essential Requirements

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• Professional qualification and HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Paediatric speech and language therapy experience appropriate to the responsibilities; suitable Band 5 and Band 6 therapists will be considered.
• Knowledge of children with special educational needs and specific learning difficulties.
• The ability to assess communication needs, plan interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach with families and school staff.
• The ability to manage a school caseload with support, maintain clinical records and apply safeguarding and risk-management procedures.
• Also suitable for: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, School-Based Speech and Language Therapist, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Company Culture

As a School Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5/6, you will be part of a small specialist school where therapy is embedded in everyday learning. Small classes and a child-centred approach allow teaching and therapy colleagues to understand pupils closely. The environment is designed to feel welcoming and homely, with dedicated spaces for therapeutic work. You will contribute to a team that considers children's communication, emotional regulation and access to learning together.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.