Job Description

Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Mitcham, South West London
Salary: £41,983 - £49,717 per annum (includes paid school holidays)
Working Pattern: Part-time

Overview:

Our client is seeking a qualified and passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary clinical team based at a specialist school in Mitcham. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive environment where you’ll make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.

About the Setting:

The school is located in a charming 18th-century building in Mitcham and attracts pupils from a range of London boroughs. The environment offers pupils a truly transformative educational experience, recently rated Good by Ofsted. The team is proud of the positive outcomes achieved, with pupils leaving with a strong sense of accomplishment and confidence.

About the Role:

As part of a collaborative clinical team, you will:

• Deliver assessments, formulations and interventions for young people with a range of needs including developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, and special educational needs.
• Work alongside education and residential staff to help create therapeutic learning and living environments.
• Provide direct therapy, contribute to care planning and offer feedback to families and colleagues.
• Support staff training in communication and language development.
• Participate in regular supervision and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Sound understanding of child development and experience working with children and young people with additional needs.
• Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively with young people and professionals.
• Organised, self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Eligible for membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. RCSLT).

Benefits:

• Paid school holidays (including bank holidays).
• Sector-leading salary and benefits package.
• Medical cover (reimbursement for optical, dental and other health-related costs).
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing tools and employee support.
• Flexible benefits including life insurance options.
• £2,000 recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Career development opportunities and funded clinical training.
• A welcoming and well-resourced working environment.
• Full induction and ongoing support from a national clinical network.

Additional Information:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that values its clinicians and offers a genuinely integrated, multidisciplinary approach to supporting young people with complex needs. You’ll benefit from regular supervision, peer support and a well-established clinical development programme.