Speech and Language Therapist – Transform Communication, Transform Lives

Senovo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in West London seeks a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to support children with complex communication needs. The position is part-time, moving to full-time in September 2025, offering competitive pay and structured support. Responsibilities include assessments, personalized interventions, and collaboration with staff and parents to create a communication-rich environment. Ideal candidates are HCPC-registered and experienced with autistic children, possessing strong communication skills and a reflective practice approach.

Benefits

Structured in-house CPD and clinical support

Supportive forward-thinking team

Opportunities for long-term growth

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working with autistic children or pupils with additional needs.
• Creative, proactive, and reflective in practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed assessments to identify pupils' speech language and communication profiles.
• Design and deliver targeted interventions that are functional and engaging.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and parents to integrate communication strategies.

Skills

Differentiated lesson planning & delivery

Assessment for learning

Positive behaviour support

Individualised curriculum adaptation

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication expertise

Safeguarding & pastoral care

Data & record keeping

Assistive technology proficiency

Teamwork & coaching

Reflective practice & CPD

Education

Postgraduate qualification in SEND

Tools

Assistive technologies

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist Empowering Communication in a Specialist Setting

Location: West London

Contract: Permanent Part-Time (Immediate Start) transitioning to Full-Time from September

Salary: Competitive Pay to Scale

Start Date: September 2025

An established and well-respected specialist primary setting in West London is seeking a qualified and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team supporting children with autism and complex communication needs. This is a rare opportunity to work in a school committed to tailored therapeutic education where communication is at the heart of everything. The role starts on a part-time basis moving to full-time from September.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed assessments to identify pupils speech language and communication profiles
• Design and deliver targeted interventions both 1 : 1 and group-based that are functional and engaging
• Work collaboratively with teachers therapists and parents to integrate communication strategies into daily routines
• Track and evaluate progress adapting approaches as needed
• Support the wider staff team with training and resources to embed best practice in communication
• Promote a communication-rich autism-friendly environment across the school

Ideal Candidate

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with autistic children or pupils with additional needs
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Confidence delivering evidence-based interventions in educational settings
• Creative proactive and reflective in practice

Benefits

In Return You’ll Receive

• Structured in-house CPD and clinical support from experienced professionals
• A supportive forward‑thinking team with a shared purpose
• Opportunities for long‑term growth in a highly specialist environment
• The chance to make a genuine impact in childrens communication and independence

Required Skills

• Differentiated lesson planning & delivery
• Assessment for learning
• Positive behaviour support
• Individualised curriculum adaptation
• Multi‑agency collaboration
• Communication expertise
• Safeguarding & pastoral care
• Data & record keeping
• Assistive technology proficiency
• Teamwork & coaching
• Reflective practice & CPD

Required Education

• Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination, Autism Education Trust, dyslexia / SpLD or SEMH specialism).
• Proficiency in alternative / augmentative communication methods.
• Makaton PECS AAC using evidence‑based interventions such as TEACCH, SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team‑Teach, MAPA or similar de‑escalation and safe‑handling with assistive ed‑tech tools and adaptive software.

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Time Management
• Acute Care
• HTTPS
• Speech Therapy
• Assistive Technologies
• Autism Experience
• Pediatrics Experience
• Home Care
• Interpretation
• Patient Service Experience
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

If you're ready for a new challenge in a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through your recruitment contact or register your interest today to learn more.