Speech & Language Therapist (SEN School)

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The specialist SEN school in London is seeking an experienced HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist to support children and young people with communication, language and SEND needs.

You will assess and deliver therapy, develop strategies for staff, contribute to EHCPs, and work as part of a multidisciplinary SEND team ensuring pupil progress and accurate records. Start September 2026. Full-time permanent contract. Experience with autism and AAC desirable.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist is essential.
• A relevant Speech and Language Therapy degree is required.
• Experience with children/young people and SEND.
• Experience with autism and complex needs is advantageous.
• Strong assessment, intervention and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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 language and social communication needs.
• Utilise AAC and other communication approaches as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and maintain records.
• Work with a multidisciplinary SEND team.
• Embed communication strategies across the school day.

Skills

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Child-centered approach

Solution-focused

Education

HCPC registration as Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapy degree

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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