Speech & language therapist (band 5/6)

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.