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Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or above

Job details
Posting date: 22 July 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive rates dependent on experience
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 August 2025
Location: Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG
Remote working: On-site only
Company: eTeach UK Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1499891

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Summary

Salary: Competitive rates dependent on experience
Working Pattern: Term time working, Part-time/ full time /job share available.
For more information on the working pattern please contact Sandy Turner, Principal at The Link School.
Location: The Link School Primary site, Croydon Road, Beddington CR0 4PG
The Link School specialises in meeting the needs of 160 students from 4-19 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. In addition to the Primary and Secondary sites, it also has a satellite provision which provides a safe and nurturing environment for autistic young people who show demand avoidant profiles.
Situated in the London Borough of Sutton all four sites are easily accessible by public transport and well placed to draw upon a wide range of leisure, recreational and educational facilities having easy access to Surrey and London.
We have an exciting opportunity to work on our Primary site with flexibility for full-time or part-time positions.
Join our well-established team of onsite Speech and Language Therapists providing an innovative therapy service working in close partnership with teachers, Occupational Therapists and support staff, offering an integrated therapy approach in our child centred classrooms.
We require a Speech and Language Therapist to work with our exciting cohort of primary age children, which may include some neurodiversity: SLCN, autism, ADHD, AAC users, down syndrome and other associated learning needs.
Why work with us?
- We provide onsite, daily therapy to a small diverse caseload of children.
- You could contribute to our established service, proven to be successful in supporting children in all areas of their communication development.
- You will work closely with a dedicated team of professionals that seek to help pupils to express their ideas and to communicate effectively as they navigate the world around them.
- We use a high level of visual support and language adaptation (including Makaton signing and AAC) in order to help the children reach their full potential.
- We have great training opportunities and time to work alongside enthusiastic and creative therapists.
- Clinical supervision and great career development available in our fun and vibrant school, integrating functional communication into real life experiences.
This role will suit a flexible, team player, a creative, enthusiastic and fun individual. A confident child-centred practitioner who can champion communication with a long- term
view to help our children to overcome barriers today so that they can look forward to a bright future tomorrow.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
The Link School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.Benefits:
• Comprehensive training and development
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 14 academy schools and Central Teams
• Choice of Term time or Term time + 2 weeks working pattern with all school holidays and public and Bank holidays
• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)which has life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Home electronics scheme
• Line management and regular clinical supervision
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• A supportive and friendly team
• A small caseload
• A flexible and innovative approach to therapy provision
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in please complete and submit the Application Form.Please note that CV applications will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: Friday 1st August 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025

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