Full Time Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) - Twickenham

Aspire People; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time pattern

Competitive pay

Permanent/long-term roles

Refer a friend

CPD access

SLCN school Twickenham

Job summary

Aspire People is supporting a specialist SEN school in Twickenham to recruit a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT). This full-time, term-time role starts January 2027 and offers working within a dedicated team to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs.

You will deliver whole-class sessions and targeted 1:1 therapy, carry out assessments, write reports for EHCP reviews, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SLCN/SEND
• Ability to deliver both group and 1:1 sessions
• Strong assessment and report writing skills
• Collaborative approach with teachers and MDT
• Maintains safeguarding and professional standards

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging whole-class S&LT sessions
• Carry out assessments of pupils' communication needs
• Write clear reports for EHCP reviews and MDT planning
• Deliver targeted 1:1 interventions as needed
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Provide staff training on communication strategies
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding policies

Skills

SEND experience

Group/1:1 delivery

Assessment & reporting

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in S&LT

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) - Twickenham

Full Time Position | Term Time | January 2027 Start

Location: Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames

Salary: Band 5-6, in line with the NHS pay scale, dependent on experience

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist SEN school for pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in Twickenham. This is a school where every member of staff plays a vital role in transforming the lives of young people with complex and diverse needs.

This is a genuinely rewarding position for a SaLT who wants to work in a specialist environment where their skills are valued, their caseload is meaningful and their contribution makes a real difference every single day.

About the Role:

You will provide high-quality speech and language therapy support to pupils with a range of communication needs within a specialist SLCN setting. Your role will be varied and impactful, balancing whole-class delivery with targeted 1:1 intervention. This is a full-time, term-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging whole-class speech and language sessions in a specialist SLCN setting
• Carry out detailed assessments of pupils' communication, language and interaction needs
• Write clear, accurate and pupil-centred reports to inform EHCP reviews, progress tracking and wider MDT planning
• Deliver specialist 1:1 interventions where appropriate, tailored to individual pupil profiles and targets
• Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants and external professionals
• Provide guidance and training to school staff to embed communication strategies across the curriculum
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional and school standards
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times

About You:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration (essential)
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND, including complex communication needs
• Confident in delivering both group/whole-class sessions and specialist 1:1 interventions
• Strong assessment and report writing skills
• Experience working within an educational or SEN setting (desirable)
• Collaborative, patient and pupil-focused approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all pupils

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• The opportunity to join a specialist SLCN school in Twickenham
• Term-time working pattern
• Competitive pay!
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day roles
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £150-£300 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.