Speech And Language Therapist

Destination Education; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education agency in Westminster is looking for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to work permanently in a well-resourced SEN School in Marylebone. The role involves providing specialized assessments, designing therapy plans, and supervising junior staff. An immediate start is available, with the possibility of a delayed start for the right candidate. Ideal candidates will possess HCPC registration and experience with complex communication needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex communication needs.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
• Skilled in providing supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments for clients.
• Design and evaluate therapy plans.
• Lead service improvement projects.
• Communicate sensitive information clearly.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Complex communication assessment

Evidence-based therapy design

Risk assessment and management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Supervision and mentoring

Education

HCPC registration

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Here at Destination Education we work with SEN Schools across London, Kent and Essex so we are well positioned to find you your next SEN role. If you're a Speech and Language Therapist, please do read on! This is a very exciting opportunity for the right person.

We work with one particular SEN School in Marylebone; a setting that is extremely well resourced and very easy to travel to from all corners of London and surrounding counties.

The school would like to appoint their next band 7 SALT (Speech and Language Therapist) with the opportunity to become a permament member of staff.

Job Purpose

To provide highly specialist speech, language, communication, and/or swallowing assessment and intervention. A Band 7 SALT is expected to manage a complex caseload, offer clinical expertise, supervise junior staff, support service development, and contribute to evidence-based practice within the team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Duties
   • Provide highly specialist assessments for clients with complex communication and/or swallowing needs.
   • Design, deliver, and evaluate individualised therapy plans, using evidence-based approaches.
   • Manage a specialist caseload independently, exercising advanced clinical reasoning.
   • Deliver risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
   • Write high-quality, timely clinical reports, care plans, and documentation.
   • Provide clinical input in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case discussions, and ward rounds.
   • Support clients, families, and carers with tailored advice and training.
2. Service Development & Leadership
   • Lead or contribute to service improvement projects, audits, and research.
   • Develop and implement clinical pathways, protocols, and standards of practice.
   • Provide expert consultation to other professionals and stakeholders.
   • Contribute to strategic planning within the service.
3. Supervision, Training & Teaching
   • Supervise, mentor, and support junior SALTs, assistants, and students.
   • Deliver training to MDT colleagues, educational staff, carers, or external organisations.
   • Support competency development across the team.
4. Professional Responsibilities
   • Maintain HCPC registration and follow professional standards.
   • Participate in CPD, reflective practice, and advanced skills training.
   • Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and clinical guidelines.
   • Ensure high standards of patient confidentiality and data protection.
5. Communication & Collaboration
   • Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly to clients, families, and professionals.
   • Work in partnership with health, education, and social care colleagues.
   • Advocate for clients' communication rights and access to services.

If you're a band 7 SALT Speech and Language Therapist and you like the sound of working permanently in a Marylebone SEN School please make contact with me today! If your CV is suitable, I'll send it to Headteacher straight away with the goal of arranging your trial or interview ASAP!

This role is an immediate start - but could be delayed to January for the right person.