Job Description

Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Specialist School, London

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) looking to take the next step in your career? A Specialist School in London, dedicated to supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is seeking a talented Senior SLT to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions and play a key role in shaping the lives of learners with autism.

• Outstanding Ofsted Rating: The school has consistently achieved Outstanding status, demonstrating its commitment to delivering exceptional education and support for learners.
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: As part of a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, psychologists, and occupational therapists, you'll contribute to a holistic approach that supports learners' development across communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• National Charity Affiliation: The school is part of a respected nationwide charity that specialises in education for individuals with autism. Over years of dedicated service, the organisation has developed an evidence-based model of practice with a profound impact on learners' outcomes.
• Professional Growth: As a Senior SLT, you will have the opportunity to line-manage junior staff, providing clinical supervision and leadership. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their managerial skills and advance to senior leadership positions.
• Supportive Team: Join an established and welcoming team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

• Clinical Leadership: Provide line management and clinical supervision to junior Speech and Language Therapists, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Specialist Interventions: Plan, deliver, and evaluate interventions across the three tiers of support (universal, targeted, and specialist), tailoring your approach to meet the diverse needs of learners with autism.
• Collaborative Practice: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing your expertise in speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) to enhance educational outcomes.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research and evaluative thinking to your practice, ensuring interventions are grounded in robust clinical evidence.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Use your experience and creativity to develop innovative strategies to support learners' communication and social skills effectively.

• A qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Extensive experience working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including those with complex needs and co-occurring conditions.
• Strong skills in delivering interventions across universal, targeted, and specialist levels, using frameworks such as SCERTS or PECS.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a team, with experience in clinical reasoning and developing individualised intervention plans.
• A commitment to reflective practice, continuous professional development, and contributing to the development of innovative service delivery.

If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with autism, I would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV or contact Rico on extension 7137 for an informal discussion about the role and other opportunities.

Take the next step in your career and help shape brighter futures for children and young people with autism.