Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in special needs education is looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. This role offers a £2,000 training allowance, a chance to influence therapy services, and unique benefits like a 4-Day Working Week trial and a generous pay package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar setting.
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Developing speech and language therapy services.
• Implementing preventative interventions.
• Managing your caseload and providing staff training.

Skills

Excellent report writing skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in multi-professional teams

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT

Job description

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Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, London (Chislehurst)

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Baston House School – Kent, BR2 7AB

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Baston House School – Kent, BR2 7AB

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE, DOE plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus (payable as one payment of £2,500 after one month and another £2,500 after final probation; £3,000 Relocation package, dependent on distance; T&Cs apply)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, with potential for full-year contract if desired

Essential: Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

About the role

We support your professional development with a £2,000 training allowance in the first year for role-specific training.

This exciting role involves developing speech and language therapy services, working alongside the Lead Clinician, Clinical Locality Lead, and Head of Speech and Language Therapy. You will implement preventative interventions at a systems level, collaborate with education staff and other clinicians, and manage your caseload. The role also includes staff training and consultation, requiring a resilient, creative, and autonomous individual committed to person-centered care and safeguarding.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the UK's largest independent provider of special needs education, with a reputation for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, it was recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year. Visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Qualifications and Experience

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Registered with HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar setting
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work independently with supervision
• Experience in multi-professional teams
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Benefits

We offer a supportive environment with career development opportunities, peer reflection forums, flexible benefits, and health and wellbeing support, including:

• Generous annual leave
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Wellbeing services
• 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (subject to probation)
• Family support benefits

Additional benefits include health, insurance, CPD allowance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover. All roles are subject to DBS checks and safeguarding procedures.