Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: From £40,000 (higher for the right candidate)
Full-time | Permanent | September Start

Location - Eltham

Are you an experienced Band 5 ready to step into a Band 6 role, or an established Band 6 looking for a fresh challenge? Join a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming team where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying an excellent work-life balance and outstanding benefits.

Benefits

• 40 days' paid annual leave
• Flexible hybrid working with regular work-from-home opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Fully funded CPD and ongoing professional development
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Permanent, full-time position with a September start
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Responsibilities - Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

• Manage a caseload of verbal autistic secondary-aged students.
• Deliver assessment and intervention with a focus on social communication, emotional regulation and functional communication.
• Act as the lead Speech & Language Therapist within the school while working alongside two experienced part-time Speech & Language Therapists who share the caseload.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Drama Therapists and Dyslexia Support specialists.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with students and contribute to their communication and educational outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and effectively manage your caseload

Requirements

• Qualified Experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration (or eligible to register).
• Experience working with autistic young people, or a strong interest in this area.
• Committed to delivering neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Confident managing and organising an independent caseload.
• A proactive, engaging and personable approach to working with students.

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine career development, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, do not hesitate to apply.