Job Title
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location
London
Salary
Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE) plus a welcome bonus of £2,000
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract
Permanent (52 weeks) or Summer Contract (50 weeks, 5 weeks off in the summer break plus 22 days holiday)
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and young people's speech and language needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals
- Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust plans accordingly
- Provide training and upskilling to key adults to support therapy goals
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in multidisciplinary meetings
- Deliver specialist speech and language services primarily in school settings, with some clinic and remote work
Essential Criteria
- BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Experience providing professional and clinical supervision
- Specialist experience with the relevant client group in comparable settings
- Strong experience in developing training programs
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with EHCPs and speech and language therapy provision in schools
- Experience with complex behaviours and paediatric social, emotional and mental health needs
- Experience completing assessments for EHCPs
- Specialist CPD and/or training experience
- Trauma‑informed care experience
Requirements and Checks
Fully enhanced DBS check required. HCPC registration must be maintained.
Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days (permanent) or 22 days (summer contract) plus additional days off
- CPD opportunities: one CPD day per year plus monthly internal CPD sessions
- Lifelong Assurance pension scheme with contribution options
- Wellbeing support including mental health services, physical health checks, and ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ access
- Family Growth Support package with enhanced maternity, paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
- Discount schemes: cycle to work, electric car purchase, critical illness cover, and numerous other benefits
Application Details
Job reference 314998.
