Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6) : HCPC Registered
Location: West Drayton, UB7
Contract Type: Permanent / Flexible Working
Hours: Part:Time or Full:Time
Salary: A GBP 28,945 : A GBP 40,904 per annum (actual) : open to discussion based on experience and current salary
Start Date: April 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6) to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team in a specialist independent day school in West Drayton.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician with a genuine interest in supporting children aged 5:11 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). You will play a key role in developing pupils communication, sensory, and functional skills, enabling them to access meaningful learning both within school and in the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload of pupils with ASD and SLD
* Deliver comprehensive communication and functional language assessments and interventions
* Support pupils with Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN)
* Produce high:quality clinical reports for statutory Annual Reviews and EHCP processes
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapists, teachers and support assistants)
* Embed therapy goals into the daily curriculum through a whole:school approach
* Lead workshops and provide coaching to upskill staff in specialist communication strategies
* Support and empower families with practical tools to promote communication at home
* Contribute to maintaining an inclusive, communication:rich environment
Who Were Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
* Experienced in working within a school or specialist setting
* Empathetic, enthusiastic and committed to improving outcomes for autistic children and young people with severe learning difficulties
* A creative and adaptable clinician able to tailor interventions to diverse needs
* An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
* Flexible and resilient, comfortable working independently and collaboratively
* Fully aligned with a Safe, Happy, Learning ethos and a holistic approach to child development
Essential Requirements
* Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
* Current HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
* Current membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
* Experience supporting children and/or young people with autism, severe learning difficulties or additional needs in education, health or social care
* Strong understanding of Total Communication approaches and AAC strategies
* Experience contributing to EHCPs and multidisciplinary reviews
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
If you are a committed HCPC:registered Speech and Language Therapist with RCSLT membership looking to work in a specialist setting where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.