Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5/6)
Specialist Education Setting | South West London
Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Fixed-Term or Permanent Opportunity | Immediate or September Start
The Opportunity
A specialist education provider is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join its established multidisciplinary therapy team.
This is an excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified therapist looking to develop their experience within education or an experienced clinician seeking a collaborative environment where therapy is fully embedded into the school day.
Working as part of a wider therapy and education team, you will support children and young people with a range of communication needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
* Complete specialist assessments and develop individualised therapy programmes
* Deliver direct and indirect interventions across the school environment
* Contribute to EHCP reviews, annual reviews and multidisciplinary planning meetings
* Work closely with teachers, support staff and families to embed communication strategies
* Provide advice, modelling and training to school staff
* Monitor progress and measure outcomes against agreed targets
* Produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate clinical records
* Contribute to a whole-school communication-friendly approach
About the Learners
You will support pupils presenting with a range of needs, which may include:
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
* Language Disorder and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
* Social Communication Difficulties
* Global Developmental Delay
* Hearing Impairment
* Speech Sound Difficulties
* Complex Communication Needs
* Additional learning and developmental needs
What We're Looking For
* Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
* HCPC registration (or pending registration)
* Membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (desirable)
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
* Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs
* Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development
Experience within SEN schools, paediatrics, community services or specialist educational settings would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's On Offer
* Term-time only working pattern
* Structured clinical supervision and support
* Extensive CPD and training opportunities
* Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
* Opportunity to work closely alongside education staff and see the direct impact of your interventions
* Supportive and well-established therapy provision
* Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.