Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,945 to £40,904 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | UB7 0AQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London Teaching Pool, Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 101149-64302 |
Summary
Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6) – HCPC Registered
Location: West Drayton, UB7
Contract Type: Permanent / Flexible Working
Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time
Salary: £28,945 – £40,904 per annum (actual) – open to discussion based on experience and current salary
Start Date: April 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6) to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team in a specialist independent day school in West Drayton.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician with a genuine interest in supporting children aged 5–11 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). You will play a key role in developing pupils’ communication, sensory, and functional skills, enabling them to access meaningful learning both within school and in the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a varied caseload of pupils with ASD and SLD
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Deliver comprehensive communication and functional language assessments and interventions
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Support pupils with Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN)
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Produce high-quality clinical reports for statutory Annual Reviews and EHCP processes
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapists, teachers and support assistants)
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Embed therapy goals into the daily curriculum through a whole-school approach
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Lead workshops and provide coaching to upskill staff in specialist communication strategies
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Support and empower families with practical tools to promote communication at home
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Contribute to maintaining an inclusive, communication-rich environment
Who We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
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Experienced in working within a school or specialist setting
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Empathetic, enthusiastic and committed to improving outcomes for autistic children and young people with severe learning difficulties
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A creative and adaptable clinician able to tailor interventions to diverse needs
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An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with pupils, families, and professionals
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Flexible and resilient, comfortable working independently and collaboratively
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Fully aligned with a “Safe, Happy, Learning” ethos and a holistic approach to child development
Essential Requirements
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Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
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Current HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
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Current membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
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Experience supporting children and/or young people with autism, severe learning difficulties or additional needs in education, health or social care
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Strong understanding of Total Communication approaches and AAC strategies
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Experience contributing to EHCPs and multidisciplinary reviews
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
If you are a committed HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist with RCSLT membership looking to work in a specialist setting where you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.