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: £28,945 – £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 We’re 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