Blackstone Education are currently working with a client who are looking to recruit both Speech and Language Therapists and Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists on either a locum or permanent basis.
These roles are based around Lambeth area, South West and South London within various SEN and mainstream schools and clinics.
Salary range is up to £50,000 for SaLTs and £65,000 for Highly specialist therapists depending on experience. Locum rates to be negotiated.
Minimum requirements for this role are 2 years post qualified experience working within schools. Please note competencies must be completed.
What’s in it for you?
- Regular clinical supervision, peer support and opportunities to develop specialist practice
- £250 annual CPD allowance, dedicated CPD time and monthly internal learning sessions
- 25% protected administration time to support high-quality practice, separate from the trial of 10% protected rest time each day
- Travel support, including assistance with annual Oyster Card costs or other travel incentive schemes where applicable*
- Relocation package of up to £3,000 for eligible colleagues*
- Flexible 52-week or summer contract options, with annual leave, bank holidays and years of service allowance
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” programme, including mental health support, wellbeing resources and physical health checks
- Family growth support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
- Life Assurance, competitive pension scheme, Critical Illness Cover and a wide range of health, wellbeing, insurance and retail discount benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme
About the role
You’ll work mainly in school settings with some clinic-based and remote opportunities where appropriate. Supporting children and young people with a range of communication and developmental needs, you’ll combine direct therapy with assessment, consultation and practical strategies that make a difference beyond the therapy session.
In this role, you’ll:
- Assess children and young people with SEND, autism, developmental language needs, social communication differences, SEMH needs and more complex profiles.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based, individualised interventions, including direct therapy, advice and consultation.
- Contribute to EHCP assessments, reports and outcome reviews.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, carers, SENCOs and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed communication support throughout the school day.
- Review progress, adapt intervention plans and contribute to joined-up support for children with more complex needs.
It’s a varied role where you’ll balance assessment, therapy, consultation and collaboration, with the chance to make a visible difference to children, families and school teams every day.
What you’ll need
- BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Experience in paediatric, school-based or EHCP-focused settings
It would be great if you also bring
- Confidence supporting children and young people with complex communication, SEMH or behavioural needs
- Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans
- Specialist CPD, training or trauma-informed practice experience
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