Speech & Language Therapist

Zest Education; London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment agency in London is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to support students with diverse communication needs. This role offers flexible hours and a competitive salary equivalent to NHS Bands 6-7. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly with Deaf students. A supportive multidisciplinary team awaits you. Safeguarding checks required.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Term-time only contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience preferable.
• Experience in educational or clinical settings is required.
• Interest in complex communication needs is important.

Responsibilities

• Support students' communication development.
• Implement tailored interventions for student progress.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Experience with Deaf children

Collaborative approach

Education

Minimum BSL Level 1

BSL Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Full-time/Part-time) South West London ASAP Start Term-time only (39 weeks) 36 hours per week (flexible/part-time hours considered)

Salary (pro-rata for term-time only): From £39,381 (PO2/31 - equivalent to NHS Band 6) to £52,077 (PO6/45 - equivalent to NHS Band 7)

Zest Education is recruiting on behalf of a special educational needs school in South West London that is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join its in-house Therapy Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of pupils with a focus on Deafness and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN). You will play a key role in supporting students\' communication development and educational progress through tailored, impactful interventions.

What we\'re looking for

• A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a minimum of 2 years\' post-qualification experience (desirable)
• Experience working in a range of educational or clinical settings
• A strong interest or background in working with Deaf children and young people with complex communication needs
• Minimum BSL Level 1 (BSL Level 3 is highly desirable)
• A collaborative, creative, and enthusiastic approach

What\'s on offer

• Flexible working hours (full-time or part-time considered)
• A supportive multidisciplinary team and opportunities for professional growth
• Term-time only contract for excellent work-life balance
• Competitive salary equivalent to NHS Bands 6-7, based on experience

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work