Speech and Language Therapist

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Greater London seeks a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to provide onsite therapy for pupils with specific needs. This role involves delivering interventions, assessments, and supporting staff and families to help students achieve their learning goals. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and RCSLT membership with a strong background working with children. Competitive salary and commitment to safeguarding are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience with children in a school setting is beneficial.
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SALT interventions according to EHCP requirements.
• Carry out assessments and produce reports for pupils.
• Support school staff and provide training for communication strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication strategies

Assessment and report writing

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (Qualified SALT)

Salary: £45,750 - £52,194

Reports to: Senior Leadership Team

An experienced and qualified Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC registered and RCSLT member) is required to provide onsite therapy for pupils with identified needs as outlined in their EHCPs. The role involves direct intervention, assessment, and supporting staff and families to help students access learning and make progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group SALT interventions according to EHCP requirements.
• Carry out assessments and produce reports and therapy programmes for pupils, staff and families.
• Support school staff to embed communication strategies across the curriculum.
• Monitor and record pupil progress using agreed outcome measures.
• Support and deliver staff and parent training as part of the universal and targeted offer.
• Work collaboratively with therapy colleagues and wider school teams.
• Provide supervision to junior team members where required.
• Maintain evidence-based practice and engage in ongoing CPD and clinical supervision.
• Ensure compliance with HCPC and RCSLT professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Experience working with children (school-based experience beneficial).

Additional Information

The employer is committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity, data protection, and health and safety. An enhanced DBS check is required, and all staff must follow relevant policies and procedures related to professional conduct.