Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Education

London Borough of Sutton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Education role is based in Sutton with Cognus as the partner organisation. This permanent, full-time position focuses on assessment and intervention for children with highly complex needs.

The successful candidate will work in an integrated team of professionals, applying neuro-affirming approaches, including low/high-tech AAC, DIR-Floortime, and gestalt language processing strategies to support learners across ages.

Qualifications

• Experience with low and high-tech AAC assessment and intervention for students with complex access needs.
• Understanding and experience of play-based approaches such as DIR-Floortime.
• Passion for neuro-affirming approaches.
• Experience with students who present as gestalt language processors.
• Desire to work with children of all ages with highly complex needs.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of an integrated team of professionals.

Skills

AAC assessment and intervention

DIR-Floortime approaches

neuro-affirming practices

gestalt language processors

complex needs care

team collaboration

Job description

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Education

Partner Organisation Cognus

Location(s) Sutton

Contract Type Permanent

Working Hours Full Time

Application Deadline 25/10/2026, 23:55

About the Role and our Ideal Candidate

• Experience with low and high-tech AAC assessment and intervention (including with those who have complex access needs for the Sherwood Park Role)
• Understanding and experience of play based approaches such as DIR-Floortime
• A passion for neuro-affirming approaches
• An understanding and experience working with students who present as gestalt language processors
• A wish to work with children of all ages with highly complex needs
• A growth mindset
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning
• The ability to work as part of an integrated team of professionals