SEN Speech & Language Therapist

Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6/7 Equivalent)

Specialist Communication & Assistive Technology Service | Greenwich | Full-Time | Permanent | £45,000 - £60,000

Are you a Speech & Language Therapist passionate about supporting children and young people with complex communication needs?

Do you want to work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team helping pupils access education through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology?

We are seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join a highly regarded specialist communication service supporting schools, families and education professionals across Greenwich and the surrounding areas.

Working within a collaborative team of therapists, specialist teachers and assistive technology professionals, you will support children and young people with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, helping them maximise independence, participation and educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people with complex communication needs across a range of educational settings.
• Develop, implement and review individual communication programmes and intervention plans.
• Recommend, implement and support Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and assistive technology solutions.
• Work closely with schools, families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent communication support.
• Provide training, coaching and advice to education staff, parents and carers.
• Support the selection, programming and effective use of communication devices and software.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, annual reviews and professional reports.
• Deliver both direct and indirect therapy interventions.
• Support transitions between educational settings to ensure continuity of communication provision.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Contribute to service development, training resources and best practice initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Speech & Language Therapy.
• HCPC Registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Knowledge of Autism, developmental language disorders and complex communication needs.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary working within educational settings.
• Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with AAC systems and communication devices.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and communication software.
• Experience contributing to EHCP processes and annual reviews.
• Previous experience within specialist schools, resource provisions or community paediatric services.
• Experience delivering training to staff and families.

What's on Offer?

• Salary £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Specialist communication and AAC-focused caseload.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Opportunity to influence service development and innovation.
• Term-time working options may be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Therapist looking to specialise further, or a Band 7 clinician seeking a varied and impactful role supporting children with complex communication needs across education settings.

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