Band 6 Mixed Post: SEN School & Clinic

Location: West London (West Drayton, Slough)

Start Date: September 2026

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience working in a special school setting or with children with complex communication needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience of AAC.
• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• Passionate about working with children and young people in diverse educational and community settings.
• Brings energy, empathy, and curiosity to their work.

Main Duties of the Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an inexperienced Band 6 to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work across clinic and school settings with a structured mix of clients and support.

• 3 days per week working in complex needs school setting (7‑19 years) as part of an established SLT team.
• 2 days per week working in clinic and with community clients, including children in mainstream schools and homes.

Key Features

• Varied caseload.
• Part of a collaborative SLT team.
• Structured supervision and support from experienced SLTs.
• Access to high‑quality resources and team‑wide CPD.
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference.
• 12 weeks paid holiday*. Birthday leave. Christmas and entire month of August off*.
• Termly CPD days plus training budget.

*subject to contract.

Role Overview

Unlocking Language is an independent Speech and Language Therapy provider, offering services in a range of paediatric and adult settings. This role involves providing specialist speech and language therapy services to children in special education needs (SEN) settings. The therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat a diverse range of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), facilitating their functioning and participation in an adapted educational setting. The role is based in SEN schools in various locations, with standard working hours (typically 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). This is a Band 6 Paediatric SEN Speech and Language Therapist role that offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for those passionate about paediatric healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment: conduct detailed assessments to identify speech, language, and communication needs using a range of age‑appropriate standardised and non‑standardised tools, including observations and discussion with parents and school staff.
• Diagnosis: accurately diagnose a broad range of complex speech, language and communication disorders and provide verbal and written feedback to parents, carers and/or schools as appropriate.
• Treatment planning and intervention: create tailored intervention plans that align with each student’s educational needs and goals, formulating SMART targets to address the student’s areas of need. Utilize creative and engaging therapy techniques suitable for students in an SEN setting. Apply strategies to support children with diverse needs, including those with multilingual backgrounds and sensory differences.
• Collaboration: work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other school staff to integrate communication goals into the classroom and broader curriculum. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, sharing insights and strategies for holistic student support.
• Monitoring and reporting: regularly monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Document and report on patient progress through written target updates and verbal feedback.
• Education and training: provide guidance and training to school staff for supporting children's speech and language development in class. Engage with parents or caregivers to ensure a consistent approach between school and home. Develop an area of clinical specialism and provide advice and support to colleagues in this area.
• Clinical governance and professional development: engage in continual professional development to keep abreast of the latest research and techniques in speech and language therapy for SEN students. Engage in regular supervision as part of professional growth.
• Ethical and legal compliance: ensure all activities are in compliance with professional standards and legal regulations.
• Caseload management: effectively manage a school caseload, including timetabling assessment/therapy sessions, updating records and completing required admin (e.g., reports and case notes) within a specified time frame and to a high quality.
• Supervision: provide professional supervision to junior colleagues in line with company guidelines. Support student speech and language therapy students as a practice educator.
• Company development: take the lead on projects designed to develop the effectiveness of company practice.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration (or pending registration) with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Significant experience in paediatric speech and language therapy, particularly in a specialist school setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity in devising and delivering engaging therapy activities for students with special educational needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Empathy and a patient‑centred approach.
• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in career‑long learning.
• Spoken and written language at an equivalent to level 8 of the International English Language Testing System.
• Advanced understanding of ASD/SEMH/PMLD and neuro‑divergent affirming therapy approaches for a range of speech, language and communication needs within this client group.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as and when required to serve the interests of clients and support colleagues.

Person Specification

• Essential qualifications: Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in speech and language.
• Desirable qualifications: N/A.
• Essential experience: N/A.
• Desirable experience: 2 years experience in a similar role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Unlocking Language

Address: Unlocking Language, 12 Pepper Street, London E14 9RP

Employer's Website: http://www.unlockinglanguage.co.uk/