Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - South East London

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 opportunitiesResponsibilities - 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 caseloadRequirements

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed