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

• Manage a varied caseload of pupils with ASD and SLD

• Deliver comprehensive communication and functional language assessments and interventions

• Support pupils with Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN)

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

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapists, teachers and support assistants)

• Embed therapy goals into the daily curriculum through a whole-school approach

• Lead workshops and provide coaching to upskill staff in specialist communication strategies

• Support and empower families with practical tools to promote communication at home

• Contribute to maintaining an inclusive, communication-rich environment

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working within a school or specialist setting

• Empathetic, enthusiastic and committed to improving outcomes for autistic children and young people with severe learning difficulties

• A creative and adaptable clinician able to tailor interventions to diverse needs

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

• Flexible and resilient, comfortable working independently and collaboratively

• Fully aligned with a “Safe, Happy, Learning” ethos and a holistic approach to child development

Essential Requirements

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

• Current HCPC registration and RCSLT membership

• Current 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 in education, health or social care

• Strong understanding of Total Communication approaches and AAC strategies

• Experience contributing to EHCPs and multidisciplinary reviews

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 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.