Speech and Language Therapist (Primary and Secondary)

BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to support children with communication difficulties. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to integrate therapy into the educational environment. This role is full-time or part-time with a focus on teamwork and collaboration with various professionals.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with communication difficulties.
• Ability to work closely with staff from other disciplines.
• Independent approach with clinical observation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support students within Upper Primary and Secondary Year Groups.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff.
• Integrate therapy and education throughout the school week.

Skills

Mental and physical resilience

Confidence

Passion for learning

Ability to integrate SLT goals

Building relationships

Knowledge of clinical assessment

Promoting positive behaviour

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Primary and Secondary)

Experienced Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist Band 5 / Band 6 equivalent (AfC Band) or Newly Qualified Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist (Newly Qualified (AfC Band)

The role is a Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time with a minimum of 3 days.

Monday to Friday: 08:30am – 17:00pm

To Start: Autumn Term 2025

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who has a passion for supporting children within our Upper Primary and Secondary Year Groups, to learn and ‘blossom’ in spite of their communication difficulties.

Our student’s primary educational needs are their speech, language and communication difficulties. Therapy and teaching are integrated throughout the school week for all students following a transdisciplinary model. You will work closely with the teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT department, physiotherapist, specialist SPLD teachers, and Art Therapists on a daily basis.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SLT goals into the educational setting.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children students, teachers, parents and carers.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, preferably paediatric, therapy programmes.
• An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.

Applicants will need to complete an application form along with the application activity detailed in the attachment.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. You can find the application form in the supporting documents below. Please upload your CV and a completed application form. The closing date for applications is Friday 26th September 2025