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.