Speech and Language Therapist

GSL Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Greater London seeks a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to support students with diverse communication needs. The role involves delivering individualized therapy, collaborating with staff, and developing programs to maximize learning potential. Applicants should possess a Master's degree in Speech and Language Therapy and demonstrate strong clinical skills, along with a commitment to evidence-based practices in education.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Expertise in speech and language therapy, adapting practices to individual needs.
• Strong background in evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.
• Experience working with pupils with ASC and complex communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering speech and language interventions in various formats.
• Manage a complex caseload, ensuring effective therapy delivery.
• Provide written assessments and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical effectiveness

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

Masters in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

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Friday - - 3pm (staff training will take place on some Fridays - 3pm - 5pm)

Term Time Only

39 weeks

Responsible for: Supporting students in class with complex communication needs, ensuring that all students have and are using a method of communication, assess communication needs of pupils, implement interventions and assess the outcomes, write reports and work within the multidisciplinary team.

The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist post provides for pupils with ASC and complex communication difficulties as well as supporting a range of other SEN including Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Global Development Delay.

Duties include the delivery of therapy interventions ensuring that the speech, language and communication are integrated into daily structures where possible through direct class support as well as offering targeted support to those children who need additional interventions.

Main purpose

Ø Providing Speech and Language therapy for students through individual, group and/or teacher directed therapy sessions through an integrated service utilising direct class support.

Ø Providing assessment for current pupils as needed

Ø Contributing to training of professional staff and others as required

Ø Providing written documents as needed at a professional standard

Duties and responsibilities

Ø To provide specialist intervention demonstrating clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures while being able to adapt practices to meet individual pupils’ need.

Ø To provide specialist therapy services utilising a variety of service delivery models including direct class support, individual, joint, multidisciplinary, group and teacher directed sessions.

Ø Management of a highly complex and demanding caseload of children with ASC and complex communication difficulties as well as supporting a range of other SEN

Ø To develop and implement speech and language programs for individual and groups using expertise to create innovative and effective ways of working where appropriate to maximise individual students’ potential.

Ø To actively support other staff members when they identify the communication needs of students by brainstorming, supporting and implementing possible solutions.

Ø To supervise/manage the work of SALT Assistants and offer advice, support and guidance on a daily basis.

Ø To devise and write intervention programmes for implementation by TAs and SALT Assistant.

Professional Duties

Ø To deliver all aspects of speech and language therapy intervention according to relevant evident based practices.

Ø To provide reports to contribute to the students’ annual reviews.

Ø To identify professional development evidenced within an annual appraisal with line manager.

Ø To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT professional and clinical guidelines.

Educational Duties

· To contribute to planning and delivering of training (both formal and informal) to parents, teachers and other school staff in speech, language and communication disorders.

· To work closely with the teaching teams and other therapists to agree on and implement methods of communication and approaches in the school and to construct/adapt appropriate communication resources.

· Assessment, management and provision of individual children’s communication aids.

Research Duties

· To maintain an up to date knowledge of new techniques and development within the field of speech and language development and appraise and implement new interventions as appropriate.

· To engage in reporting on clinical practice, evidence based practice and research in order to improve services to pupils.

· To organise own caseload balancing case management, team responsibilities and time allocation towards school, professional and personal objectives.

· To complete reports to be used as evidence in students annual reviews and EHCP updates.

· To contribute to developing new policies for the school.

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

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Safeguarding Notice:
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and background checks.

GSL Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all members of the community.

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom