Speech & Language Therapist (SEN School)

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

London Specialist SEN School in London is seeking an HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist to work with pupils who have a range of SEND needs. You will join a multidisciplinary team and deliver specialist assessment, intervention and advice from September 2026.

You will assess and address communication needs, develop therapy programmes and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to support pupils with ASD and complex SEND. London-based role, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist is required.
• Relevant Speech and Language Therapy degree is essential.
• Experience with children/young people in SEND settings is expected.
• Strong knowledge of SEND and communication needs, including autism.
• Excellent assessment, intervention and report-writing 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.
• Use AAC, visual communication and similar approaches as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and maintain records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary SEND team.

Skills

HCPC registration

Strong assessment skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

Tools

AAC tools

Visual supports

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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