Job Description Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Full-time/Part-time) South London Term-time only (39 weeks) 36 hours per week (flexible/part-time hours considered) Salary (pro-rata for term-time only): From £39,381 (PO2/31 – equivalent to NHS Band 6) to £52,077 (PO6/45 – equivalent to NHS Band 7) Hourly rate: £23.67 – £31.30 per hour Zest Education is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking special educational needs school in South London that is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join its in-house SaLC Therapy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of pupils with a focus on Deafness and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN). You will play a key role in supporting students’ communication development and educational progress through tailored, impactful interventions. What we’re looking for: * A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (desirable) * Experience working in a range of educational or clinical settings * A strong interest or background in working with Deaf children and young people with complex communication needs * Minimum BSL Level 1 (BSL Level 3 is highly desirable) * A collaborative, creative, and enthusiastic approach What’s on offer: * Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time considered) * A supportive multidisciplinary team and opportunities for professional growth * Term-time only contract for excellent work-life balance * Competitive salary equivalent to NHS Bands 6–7, based on experience Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work. Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years. The role advertised is for temporary supply work