Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist

An outstanding specialist educational setting in West London is seeking a motivated, flexible and innovative Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join its friendly and supportive Therapy Team.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists from other disciplines to promote pupils' holistic development, independence and functional skills. The role offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based interventions across a range of areas, including feeding, speech, language, social communication and Augmentative & Alternative Communication.

The therapist will play an important role in embedding Speech and Language Therapy strategies throughout the school environment, helping pupils access their learning and develop communication skills across their daily routines.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver high-quality Speech and Language Therapy within a specialist educational setting.
* Assess pupils' communication needs and develop appropriate therapy programmes.
* Support interventions at universal, targeted and specialist levels.
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, parents and carers to integrate therapy goals into pupils' education.
* Contribute to clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation of therapy programmes.
* Use standardised assessments and clinical observation to inform clinical decision-making.
* Promote positive behaviour and communication within a nurturing environment.
* Embed therapeutic strategies across pupils' school and home routines where appropriate.
* Maintain high professional and clinical standards in line with evidence-based practice.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

* A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and relevant professional registration.
* Experience or knowledge of clinical assessment and treatment planning.
* An understanding of speech, language, communication and/or AAC interventions.
* Confidence working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, teachers, parents and carers.
* A flexible, enthusiastic and independent approach to their work.

What the School Offers

* Clinical supervision from an experienced Therapy Lead.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A collaborative multidisciplinary team.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' communication, independence and access to learning.
* On-site parking and good public transport links.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist looking to develop their clinical practice within a specialist educational environment.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.