Band 6 Speech Therapist (Hounslow)

Unlocking Language; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid holiday

Birthday Leave

Christmas and August off

Job summary

Unlocking Language in the United Kingdom is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive MDT within school settings. You will work across complex needs educational settings, community settings, and mainstream schools as part of a steady SLT team.

The post offers structured supervision, a varied caseload including SLCN and autism, and the chance to develop clinical skills while contributing to EHCP planning and staff training.

Qualifications

• Must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in speech and language therapy.
• Current UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children and young people with SLCN.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents and professionals.
• Develop communication strategies including AAC.
• Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Provide training to school staff on communication-friendly practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job summary

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

• 3 days per week working in complex needs educational setting (19-25 years) school, as part of an established SLT team
• 1 day per week with community clients across homes and schools
• 1 day per week in a mainstream school

Main duties of the job

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 medical complex needs setting (PMLD 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.

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.

Hours: Full-time (5 days per week) will consider part-time

Salary: £41,500 £46,500 (pro rata) per year

Job responsibilities

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
• 12 weeks paid holiday*
• Birthday Leave
• Christmas and entire month of August off*
• Termly CPD days plus training budget

*subject to contract

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 medical complex needs setting (PMLD 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in speech and language therapy.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).