Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)
Location: Kennington, South London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience working within education, SEND or specialist settings?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' communication, learning and independence?

TeacherActive is working with a specialist education setting in the Kennington area seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team.

The successful Speech and Language Therapist will work closely with pupils, teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals and families to assess communication needs and deliver individualised therapeutic support.

The role will include:

• Assessing pupils' speech, language and communication needs
• Developing and delivering individual and group therapy programmes
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and communication needs
• Setting appropriate therapy targets and monitoring pupil progress
• Providing strategies for teachers and Teaching Assistants to use within the classroom
• Contributing to EHCP targets, reviews and individual support plans
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENDCOs, families and other professionals
• Maintaining accurate therapy records and progress reports
• Supporting staff to embed communication strategies throughout the school day

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience within SEND, specialist or educational settings
• Knowledge of autism, SLCN and additional learning needs
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated SEND recruitment consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• Access to CPD and development opportunities
• A rewarding opportunity within a specialist educational environment

If you are an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next opportunity in Kennington, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.