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.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£200.00 - £280.00 per day