Speech and Language Therapist Location: West London Full-Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by empowering pupils to develop communication, independence, and access to learning in school.

You will manage a varied caseload of pupils with complex communication needs, delivering high-quality assessment and intervention while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering communication and functional language assessments and interventions
• Managing a diverse caseload of children and young people with autism and severe learning difficulties
• Producing detailed clinical reports for EHCPs and Annual Reviews
• Embedding therapeutic strategies into the curriculum alongside teachers and support staff
• Providing training and workshops for school staff on specialist communication approaches

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in working within a school or similar setting
• Passionate about supporting children with autism and complex needs
• Empathetic, adaptable, and creative in their approach
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with HCPC and membership of RCSLT
• Experience working with children or young people with autism and/or severe learning difficulties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience contributing to EHCPs or multidisciplinary reviews

This role is based within a specialist independent school in West London supporting pupils aged 5-11, with planned expansion to include secondary provision. The school offers:

• A nurturing, inclusive environment designed specifically for children with autism
• Exceptional staff-to-pupil ratios
• Purpose-built facilities supporting sensory and communication needs
• A strong focus on wellbeing for both pupils and staff
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of a growing provision

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.