Job Description
Empower Students Through Communication\n\nA specialist SEN school in Uxbridge is seeking a dedicated and passionate Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to support students with communication and language needs, including those with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASD), and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering tailored speech and language interventions that enhance students’ ability to communicate and engage with the world around them.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe successful candidate will:\n✔ Assess and develop individualised communication plans for students with SEN.\n✔ Use a range of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools, including Makaton, PECS, and high-tech communication devices.\n✔ Deliver 1:1 and group therapy sessions to support speech, language, and social communication skills.\n✔ Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff to integrate communication strategies into the curriculum.\n✔ Train and support staff and parents to implement effective communication techniques.\n✔ Monitor, assess, and adapt interventions to ensure ongoing progress in students’ communication development.\n\nCandidate Requirements\n\nThe ideal candidate will:\n✅ Hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council).\n✅ Have experience working with SEN students, particularly those with PMLD, ASD, or SEMH needs.\n✅ Be confident in using AAC tools and assistive technology to support communication.\n✅ Have excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.\n✅ Be compassionate, patient, and committed to enhancing the communication skills of SEN students.\n\nWhy Join This School?\n\n🏫 Specialist SEN School – A well-resourced, inclusive environment supporting a diverse range of needs.\n🛠 Training & CPD – Ongoing professional development, including training in Makaton, PECS, and AAC tools.\n🤝 Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Work alongside teachers, OTs, physiotherapists, and psychologists to provide holistic support.\n🚆 Prime Location – Easily accessible with excellent transport links in Uxbridge.\n\nIf you are an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a significant impact in the lives of SEN students, we encourage you to apply today