Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6) – HCPC Registered

Location: Fulham, London (across two sites)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Start Date: September 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 SEN school in Fulham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people aged Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 5 (Years 7–19) across two school sites. Our pupils present with a range learning differences like dyslexia and dyscalculia.

You will play a key role in developing pupils’ communication, interaction, and functional life skills, enabling them to access meaningful learning, develop independence, and prepare for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across both primary and secondary phases

• Deliver comprehensive communication assessments and evidence-based interventions

• Support pupils with Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN), including complex communication profiles

• Produce high-quality clinical reports for Annual Reviews and EHCP processes

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapists, teachers and support staff) across both sites

• Embed therapy targets into the curriculum through a whole-school, total communication approach

• Support the development and implementation of AAC strategies across the school

• Lead training, workshops, and coaching to upskill staff in specialist communication approaches

• Support pupils’ communication development in functional, vocational, and community contexts (particularly for older learners)

• Work in partnership with families to promote consistency and communication development at home

• Contribute to maintaining a communication-rich, inclusive learning environment

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working within a school or specialist SEN setting

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs across a wide age range

• Empathetic, enthusiastic, and committed to improving long-term outcomes, including independence and preparation for adulthood

• A creative and adaptable clinician able to tailor interventions across developmental stages

• An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with pupils, families, and professionals

• Organised and confident managing a caseload across two sites

• Flexible and resilient, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Fully aligned with a holistic, child-centred ethos

Essential Requirements

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

• Current HCPC registration

• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

• Experience supporting children and/or young people with autism, severe learning difficulties, or additional needs

• Strong understanding of Total Communication approaches and AAC

• Experience contributing to EHCPs and multidisciplinary reviews

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

If you are a committed Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact across a dynamic, multi-site SEN provision, we would love to hear from you.