Speech & Language Therapist

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Speech and Language Therapists to work in schools in Ilford, supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs. The role requires a BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration. Responsibilities include assessments, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with teachers and parents. Candidates should have experience with SEND and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position and not remote.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND in educational settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for SLCN and autism spectrum conditions.
• Ability to deliver staff training and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of speech, language, and communication needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans.
• Monitor and evaluate therapy programmes and adapt as needed.
• Produce reports for EHCPs annual reviews and statutory assessments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT accredited)

HCPC registration

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Speech and Language Therapists for a variety of schools in the area, these positions are permanent and interviews will be via Teams. These are not remote positions as you will be required to work in schools, face to face with students.

By providing a service to children and young people with speeck, language, and communication needs in mainstream and special school settings.

The role supports inclusive education and contributes to statutory responsibilities under the SEND Code of Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Speech and Language Therapist you will undertake comprehensive assessments of speech, language, and communication needs using formal and informal tools
• You will develop and implement evidence based intervention plans for individuals and groups
• You will monitor and evaluation therapy programmes and adapt as needed
• Produce reports for EHCPs annual reviews and statutory assessments

By working closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and multi-disciplinary teams and providing training and advice to school staff on communication strategies and inclusive classroom practices you will be collaborative and promote targeted interventions to support communication across the curriculum.

Essential requirements for the role:

• BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy (RCSLT accredited)
• HCPC registration
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND in educational settings
• Knowledge of evidence based interventions for SLCN and autism spectrum conditions
• Strong communication and collaborative skills

Desirable requirements for the role:

• Postgraduate training in AAC or specialist approaches (eg PECS, Makaton)
• Previous experience in school based or community paediatric settings
• Ability to deliver staff training and workshops

You will be required to undergo a thorough compliance check for this role to include an enhanced DBS and references