Speech and Language Therapist

The Witherslack Group; Borough of Runnymede; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Sutton is seeking a committed Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to provide therapeutic interventions for children with complex needs. This permanent position offers term-time work with fully paid school holidays. The ideal candidate will be an HCPC registered therapist with strong skills in engaging children and experience in collaborative team settings. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing clinical development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid school holidays

Opportunities for ongoing clinical development

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Proven skills and experience with children with complex needs.
• Experience supporting teams around a child or young person.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy interventions for children.
• Collaborate with colleagues for therapeutic environments.
• Monitor and document progress and outcomes.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Engaging children with complex needs

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC

Job description

Overview

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – School Based, Sutton, South London. Permanent position working term time only with fully paid school holidays. Salary up to £51,200 (including paid school holidays).

We are supporting a specialist school for children with ASD and associated needs. This posting includes roles across related positions with the Greater London area, including Senior Occupational Therapist and Primary Teacher opportunities, but the focus here is the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist role in Sutton.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC
• Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to engage and deliver therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs
• Need experience of supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure they are provided with clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences
• Be a confident, engaging and effective model, guide, leader and trainer
• Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative
• Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people

Additional context: The employer outlines a values‑driven, inclusive environment and safeguarding commitments consistent with SEND provision. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities / Role Context

• Provide specialist speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people with complex needs in a school-based setting
• Collaborate with education and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments
• Work within a multi-disciplinary clinical team to offer individualized interventions based on clinical assessment and formulation
• Support team around the child to ensure clinically informed practices are embedded in daily routines
• Engage in monitoring and documenting progress and outcomes in line with professional standards

Benefits & Environment

• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid school holidays
• Opportunities for ongoing clinical development and progression
• Flexible benefits and wellbeing tools
• Supportive working environments with high-quality facilities in their schools