Band 6 Mixed Speech and Language Therapist (Southwark)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Term time hours
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to work with children and young people in Southwark. The position involves working across clinic settings and SEN schools, specifically with complex needs and Autism. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy, collaborating with school staff and parents, and contributing to EHCP reviews. It's an opportunity to join a supportive team focused on professional development.
Key responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
- Deliver therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, adapting interventions to suit student needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, including the use of AAC where appropriate.
- Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.
- Provide training and advice to school staff to help create a communication-friendly environment.
Essential criteria
- Must have either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in speech and language therapy.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £41,500 – £46,500 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 24d
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Band 6 Mixed Speech and Language Therapist (Southwark)
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for inexperienced band 6 to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will work across clinic and SEN school settings with a structured mix of clients and support:
- 2 days per week working in complex needs school setting (11-16 years) school, as part of an established SLT team
- 2 days per week working in clinic
- 1 day at a SEN primary school
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
- Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
- This is an Autism and complex needs setting (MLD secondary).
- Deliver therapy sessions on an individual and group basis, adapting interventions to suit the needs of students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, including the use of AAC where appropriate.
- Write reports and contribute to EHCP reviews.
- Provide training and advice to school staff to help create a communication-friendly environment.
- Be part of a speech and language therapy team and MDT.
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