Speech & Language Therapist (SEN School)

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons and Reeves Limited is recruiting an HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist for a specialist SEN school in London. You will join a multidisciplinary team from September to support pupils with diverse SEND needs.

You will assess speech, language and communication needs, develop therapy plans, and work with teachers and support staff to embed communication strategies across the school day. Experience with autism and AAC is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of SEND and communication needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism or complex needs.
• Excellent assessment, intervention and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Child-centred, patient and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' speech, language, communication and interaction needs.
• Develop and deliver individual and group therapy programmes.
• Provide advice and strategies to teaching and support staff.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and outcomes.
• Support pupils with expressive/receptive language and social communication needs.
• Work with pupils using AAC, visual communication and other approaches.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary SEND team.

Skills

Experience with children

Autism & SEND knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & reporting

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist HCPC Registered Specialist SEN School

A specialist SEN school in London is seeking an experienced and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to work directly with children and young people with a range of communication, language, autism and complex SEND needs, helping pupils develop the skills they need to access education and build greater independence.

The Role

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, support staff and external professionals, you will provide specialist assessment, intervention and advice across the school.

You will:

• Assess pupils' speech, language, communication and interaction needs
• Develop and deliver individual and group therapy programmes
• Provide advice and strategies to teaching and support staff
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and outcomes
• Support pupils with expressive/receptive language and social communication needs
• Work with pupils using AAC, visual communication and other communication approaches where appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary SEND team
• Support staff to embed communication strategies throughout the school day

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• A relevant Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong knowledge of SEND and communication needs
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and/or complex needs
• Excellent assessment, intervention and report-writing skills
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills
• A child-centred, patient and solution-focused approach

Experience within a specialist SEN school, autism provision, NHS community service or paediatric setting would be highly advantageous.

Location: London

Role: Speech and Language Therapist

Registration: HCPC required

Start: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, permanent/long-term

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