Location: Canning Town, east London
Salary: £44,101 – £49,447 (depending on experience)
Contract: Maternity Cover (Term-time plus 2 weeks)
Reporting to: Therapy Lead
The Role
Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to join their therapeutic education team on a maternity cover basis.
The successful candidate will deliver specialist speech and language assessments and interventions to children and young people with complex needs, including neurodiversity, trauma, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
This role is based within a nurturing primary setting, alongside opportunities to support pupils within community environments (such as at home or in local settings), helping them to develop communication skills, confidence, and independence.
The Speech and Language Therapist will work collaboratively with educators, therapeutic practitioners, families, and multi-disciplinary teams to support each young person’s individual development and engagement in learning.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech and Language Therapist will:
* Deliver specialist speech and language assessments, interventions, and reports
* Support pupils with complex communication needs to access and engage in learning
* Develop personalised strategies, including communication passports
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapeutic teams
* Provide training, advice, and consultation to staff to embed communication strategies
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, planning, and risk management
* Engage pupils through creative, therapeutic, and meaningful activities
* Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes using appropriate measures
* Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant records and reports
* Liaise effectively with parents/carers, external professionals, and agencies
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a skilled and compassionate therapist committed to supporting children and young people with complex needs.
Essential requirements:
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification
* Registered with the HCPC
* Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
* Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience
* Substantial experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including SEMH and/or autism
* Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
Key skills and attributes:
* Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A creative and flexible approach to therapy delivery
* Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
* Confidence working in complex and high-risk environments
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent provider of specialist therapeutic education based in London. They support neurodiverse children and young people aged 7 to 19 with special educational needs and disabilities, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Many of the young people supported have experienced disrupted education, multiple placement breakdowns, and significant challenges. The organisation delivers highly personalised, holistic programmes designed to support each individual’s development, engagement, and progression.
Their model is underpinned by a strong therapeutic approach, focusing on relationships, emotional development, and inclusive, strengths-based practice.
What’s on Offer
* A supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* A meaningful and rewarding role with real impact
* A varied position where no two days are the same
Safeguarding Statement
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
About us:
SENCare Recruitment provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK. We can offer short/long term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors.
If you feel this would be the ideal vacancy for you, then please apply below or contact our team direct and ask for John Stokes @ SENCare Recruitment.
SENCare Recruitment is fully committed to the safety and welfare of children, and by applying for this vacancy, you are consenting to SENCare Recruitment Ltd storing your personal details in line with the new GDPR regulations
Salary description
£44101.00 - £49447.00 per year