Speech and Language Therapist

Axcis Education Recruitment; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Speech and Language Therapist for an all-through SEND school. This locum position (minimum 3 months) focuses on supporting children with communication needs and offers a chance to become permanent. Candidates should have significant experience, training in AAC, and be ready to work collaboratively with a dedicated team. Interested applicants can contact Molly Chodel for more information.

Benefits

Support from experienced colleagues

Potential for permanent role

Impactful work environment

Qualifications

• Band 6–7 level clinician.
• Experience with children in educational settings.
• Ability to collaborate in a therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ communication development.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality therapy and staff support.

Skills

Significant experience with communication needs

Training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Collaborative approach

Flexible in supporting other schools

Confidence in delivering therapy

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6–7) – All-Through SEND School, Kingston

Start date: Ideally 1st December (January start considered). Contract: Locum (minimum 3 months, with potential to become permanent). Location: Kingston – with potential for occasional work at another local SEND school.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a dynamic, forward-thinking all-through SEND school in Kingston. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex communication needs. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ communication development across the school. You’ll work alongside an experienced SALT and a part-time SALT Assistant (1 day per week), collaborating closely to provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy and staff support.

Who We’re Looking For

• Band 6–7 level clinician
• Significant experience working with children and young people with complex communication needs in educational settings.
• Training and expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work as an equal partner within an established therapy team.
• Flexibility to support another local SEND school occasionally if required.
• Confident in delivering therapy, supporting staff training, and contributing to the wider communication environment across the school.

What’s on Offer

• Supportive, experienced colleagues within a welcoming, inclusive school community.
• Opportunity for the locum to transition into a permanent role following successful recruitment.
• A chance to make a real difference in a setting committed to communication and professional development.

If you’re passionate about empowering pupils through communication and want to be part of a collaborative, expert team – we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.

If you are interested, please click the apply button and contact Molly Chodel on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1027.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact

Molly Chodel
Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1027