Speech & Language Therapist

Great Minds Therapy & Training Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD paid

IT equipment provided

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Great Minds Therapy & Training Services, with over 26 years of expertise, seeks a compassionate Speech and Language Therapist for a North West London post. You will assess and address complex communication needs in children, delivering individual and group interventions within educational settings.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and the wider MDT to implement evidence-based strategies, train staff, and help schools create inclusive communication-supportive environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist with HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Experience collaborating with teachers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Strong communication skills and IT literacy for documentation and planning.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist SLT assessments and interventions for children with complex communication needs.
• Deliver individual and small-group therapy to improve communication and engagement.
• Provide guidance and training to school staff and parents on strategies.
• Develop evidence-based, school-embedded communication plans with MDT partners.

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

Multi-disciplinary work

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Great Minds Therapy & Training Services, built on more than 26 years of expertise within the TCES Group, are SEND specialists supporting schools, colleges, MATs, local authorities and organisations to build sustainable, inclusive practice. Working nationally across the UK and internationally, the service provides specialist therapy, expert training and strategic support to improve outcomes for children and young people. Therapy services for children include Creative Arts Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy, focusing on communication, emotional regulation, independence, confidence and engagement. Through accredited CPD, bespoke staff training and a clinically designed whole-school inclusion approach, Great Minds Therapy & Training Services helps organisations strengthen staff knowledge, embed inclusive practice and develop robust systems of support. The team partners with education settings at every stage of their inclusion journey, from early intervention to whole-school development, to create lasting change where children and young people feel understood, supported and able to thrive.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join Great Minds Therapy & Training Services in North West London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about supporting children and young people with complex communication needs, including those experiencing neurodiversity, social, emotional and mental health needs, trauma, anxiety and significant barriers to engaging in education.

You will provide specialist speech and language assessments and interventions, working individually and with small groups to help children and young people develop their communication, engagement and independence.

Working closely with specialist staff, teachers, families and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will develop evidence-based interventions and individualised communication strategies that can be embedded within each young person's education and support.

You will also provide specialist advice, consultation and training to school staff, helping to build therapeutic understanding and communication-supportive practice across the service.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Significant post-qualification experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Substantial experience of working with children with SEMH needs and/or autism.
• Experience of specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Strong experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.
• Ability to develop individualised communication strategies and evidence-based intervention plans.
• Strong communication, organisation, IT and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people through specialist Speech & Language Therapy
• Opportunities to support and train education staff and parents in sensory, regulation, independence and participation strategies through Great Minds Therapy and Training Services.
• Continuing Professional Development: paid comprehensive training for all staff.
• IT equipment: laptops and mobiles supplied, as well as technical support where necessary.
• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling, contributions towards medical costs and an exclusive rewards platform.

Please note that if you are shortlisted you will be required to complete and submit an application form ahead of the interview.

Great Minds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.