Band 6 - Speech and Language Therapist - Mixed Post

Unlocking Language; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Unlocking Language is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a mixed post with school and clinic duties across complex needs settings.

You will assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with SLCN, deliver individual and group sessions, and work closely with teachers, families, and professionals to support progress. The role includes supervision and access to resources and CPD.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience working in a special school setting or with children with complex communication needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience of AAC
• Has a minimum of 2 years experience
• Is passionate about working with children and young people in diverse educational and community settings
• Brings energy, empathy, and curiosity to their work

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
• This is an Autism and complex needs setting (MLD secondary).
• Deliver therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, adapting interventions to suit the needs of students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
• Develop and implement communication strategies, including the use of AAC where appropriate.
• Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Provide training and advice to school staff to help create a communication-friendly environment.
• Be part of a speech and language therapy team and MDT.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Band 6 - Speech and Language Therapist - Mixed Post

This is an excellent opportunity for inexperienced band 6 to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work across clinic and school settings with a structured mix of clients and support:

3 days per week working in complex needs school setting (7-19 years) school, as part of an established SLT team

2 days per week working in clinic and with community clients, including children in mainstream schools and homes.

Main duties of the job

• Key Features
• Varied caseload
• Be part of a collaborative SLT team
• Structured supervision and support from experienced SLTs
• Access to high-quality resources and team-wide CPD
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference
• Christmas and entire month of August off*
• Termly CPD days plus training budget
• *subject to contract

About us

Why Join Unlocking Language?

We are committed to excellence and empowerment, not only for the children and families we support, but for our team too. As part of Unlocking Language, you will be part of a warm and growing company that invests in your professional journey and celebrates your contribution.

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Role & Responsibilities

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).

This is an Autism and complex needs setting (MLD secondary).

Deliver therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, adapting interventions to suit the needs of students.

Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.

Develop and implement communication strategies, including the use of AAC where appropriate.

Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.

Provide training and advice to school staff to help create a communication-friendly environment.

Be part of a speech and language therapy team and MDT.

What Were Looking For

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy.

Experience working in a special school setting or with children with complex communication needs.

Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge and experience of AAC

Has a minimum of 2 years experience

Is passionate about working with children and young people in diverse educational and community settings

Brings energy, empathy, and curiosity to their work

Person Specification

Qualifications

• At least an undergraduate or post graduate degree in speech therapy

Experience

• At least 18 - 24 months in a role as a speech therapist.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.