Full Time Position | September 2026
Location: Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
Salary: NHS Band 7 (£49,387 - £56,515), plus Outer London HCAS
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist SEN school and trust in Twickenham, in a senior role leading SaLT provision across multiple sites.
Serving both primary and secondary-aged pupils across the trust, this is a school and trust where every member of staff plays a vital role in transforming the lives of young people with complex and diverse needs. This is a genuinely rewarding position for a senior SaLT looking to step into a leadership role, shape service delivery across the trust and play a key part in an exciting in-house expansion of SaLT services launching in January.
About the Role:
Leading speech and language provision across multiple sites within the trust, you will combine a smaller caseload of clinical work with a significant focus on planning, strategy and preparation for the expansion of in-house SaLT services from January. From September, your focus will be on establishing yourself across the sites and beginning the groundwork for the January expansion, before scaling up delivery once the expanded service is in place. This is an ideal opportunity for a therapist ready to move into a leadership position while still maintaining a hands-on clinical presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate speech and language therapy provision across multiple sites within the trust
- Plan and prepare for the in-house expansion of SaLT services launching in January, including service structure, staffing and resourcing
- Carry out a smaller caseload of specialist clinical assessments and interventions, including dysphagia assessment and support
- Write clear, accurate and pupil-centred reports to inform EHCP reviews, progress tracking and wider MDT planning
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership, teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants and external professionals across the trust
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance and training to other SaLT staff and school teams
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional and school standards
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times
About You:
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration (essential)
- Dysphagia trained (essential)
- Significant experience working with children and young people with SEND, including complex communication needs
- Experience leading or supervising a team, or readiness to step into a leadership role
- Strong assessment and report writing skills
- Experience working within an educational or SEN setting (desirable)
- Collaborative, patient and pupil-focused approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency, specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across London to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and administrative staff. We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?
- Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
- The opportunity to join a specialist SEN school and trust in Twickenham in a senior leadership role, working across multiple sites
- Competitive pay at NHS Band 7 (£49,387 - £56,515), plus Outer London HCAS
- Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day roles
- Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
- Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Next Steps:
Get in touch with Kane directly with an up-to-date CV:
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£49387.00 - £56515.00 per year