Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time) Part Time

Hackney, London
NonStop Consulting

Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time), Hackney, London

You will help children with complex needs communicate, and you will build that support into the school day. The school is an independent, charity-run special school in Hackney, London. It teaches children and young people aged 2 to 19. Please apply if you have experience within paediatrics special needs and you are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time).

What you will do – Speech and Language Therapist (Part-time)

• Assess speech, language and social communication. Where it applies, assess feeding and swallowing too.
• Plan and deliver individual therapy programmes, one to one and in small groups.
• Choose communication systems with the team, such as symbols, signs and AAC.
• Train and support teachers and assistants to use communication strategies across the curriculum.
• Contribute to reports and reviews, including EHCPs, and guide parents and carers.

What you bring

• A degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and full professional registration.
• Strong experience with children with special educational needs, ideally in a school or paediatric therapy service.
• Experience with a broad range of communication needs and complex presentations.
• The ability to work independently, with little day-to-day supervision.
• Commitment to stay for at least one academic year, so pupils get continuity of care.

Helpful: experience in special schools or community paediatric services, and familiarity with AAC.

What you get

• Pay of 30-45 based on experience (can be locum or permanent)
• Part-time hours, with a full week of 35 hours pro-rated
• Term-time working
• A role that can run beyond the first academic year, or become permanent if it suits both sides
• A close team of therapists, teachers and support staff
• Work based on site in Hackney, so check your commute before you apply

Apply through this job board, or contact us for a confidential conversation about the role.