Description

• Job title: Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Mixed Post.

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• Employer: Unlocking Language.

• Location: London, with placements in Southwark, including school, clinic and community settings.

• Salary: Advertised at around £41,500–£45,500 per annum.

• Employment type: Permanent.

• Work arrangement: In person, with a mixture of school-based, clinic and community work. Full-time, part-time and term-time arrangements are available.

• Visa sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applicants.

Overview of the advertised job

Unlocking Language is recruiting a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to provide specialist assessment and therapeutic support to children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The successful candidate will work across educational, clinical and community environments, supporting children with autism, learning disabilities and complex communication difficulties.

The position follows a mixed working arrangement, with three days spent in a complex-needs school supporting children aged 7–19 and two days providing clinic and community services to children in mainstream schools and homes. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with families, teachers and multidisciplinary professionals while contributing to children’s communication development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide appropriate therapy for children with speech, language and communication difficulties.

• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions, adapting interventions to meet each child’s needs.

• Support children with autism, learning disabilities and complex communication requirements.

• Develop and implement communication strategies, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

• Work closely with teachers, parents, support workers and other healthcare professionals.

• Prepare clinical reports and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews.

• Train and advise school staff on effective communication-support strategies.

• Monitor children’s progress and adjust therapy programmes where necessary.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team activities and contribute to collaborative care.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• At least two years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience working in special schools or with children with complex communication needs.

• Knowledge and practical experience of AAC.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with families, educational professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

• Empathy, enthusiasm and genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £41,500–£45,500.

• Permanent employment with opportunities for professional growth.

• Up to 12 weeks of paid holiday, subject to contract.

• Birthday leave.

• Christmas holidays and the entire month of August off, subject to contract.

• Termly continuing professional development (CPD) days.

• Dedicated training budget and access to professional learning resources.

• Structured supervision and guidance from experienced speech and language therapists.

• Varied clinical caseload across school, clinic and community environments.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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