Speech, Language & Communication Therapy Lead
7 days ago
London
Abingdon House School is an independent day school for children aged 519 with special educational needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and associated social communication profiles. We deliver a mainstream-style environment with a fully integrated programme of education, therapy, pastoral support, and personal development. Youll be joining a multidisciplinary team of therapists and support staff at Abingdon House School at the Prep School, this is made up of two OTs, two SaLTs, and one physiotherapist; at the Senior School, a team of three OTs, three SaLTs, and one physiotherapist. We are proud of our integrated, multidisciplinary approach At AHS, our holistic approach supports progress in academic studies, communication, independence and wellbeing. Every student follows a personalised pathway and benefits from therapeutic support throughout the day, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, and pastoral practitioners. We are proud to be an ISA-accredited and Google Reference School. Abingdon House is inspected by both CReSTeD and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), and we were recently awarded ISIs highest accolade, a significant strength, for our highly effective interdisciplinary practice and the successful integration of therapeutic approaches into our students learning. The role at a glance This will be a full time role Youll be at our Senior School campus, working with students aged 11-18 Youll be based in Marylebone, Central London You will be a key member of the middle leadership team, reporting to the Assistant Headteacher responsible for therapy and pastoral provision. You will lead the delivery of high-quality speech and language therapy services that support the schools integrated approach to education, therapy, and personal development. Sponsorship opportunities The Cavendish Sponsorship Programme We are able to sponsor talented, dedicated therapists from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and America through the Cavendish Sponsorship Programme. Once in a role, you will have the opportunity to upskill in a pathway suited to your professional interests. Within your visa, there will be scope to move into a new role at any one of our sites as you progress, if a suitable position becomes available. Key responsibilities The main aspects of this role are: Support the strategic development of the schools SaLT provision and contribute to wider decision-making. Line manage the SaLT team, including supervision, performance reviews, and professional development. Oversee caseload allocation, workload planning, and therapy resources. Deliver SaLT training and CPD to staff across the school. Work collaboratively with therapy leads, SENCos and middle leaders to promote a multidisciplinary approach. Build strong links with external agencies, commissioners, and professional networks. Model evidence-based practice and encourage reflective practice within the team. Provide direct speech and language therapy to students. Plan, deliver, and evaluate therapeutic and educational programmes. Develop and deliver the communication curriculum for whole-class sessions. Set and monitor communication targets within pupils IEPs, working with parents and teaching staff. Adapt resources and learning environments to improve access for students with communication needs. Assess, record and report on pupil progress, including annual review contributions and intervention records. Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, working in line with policies and supporting the DSL where required. Contribute to wider school life, including clinical supervision, team meetings, whole-school events, and supporting therapist recruitment and induction. Person specifications Were looking for an experienced and compassionate speech & language therapist to join our school. Youll be able to show these essential skills and requisite experience: Qualified band 7 speech & language therapist HCPC registration Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD in an education setting IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks Strong knowledge of speech, language, and communication needs, with the ability to develop and implement tailored, evidence-based interventions Experience in leading, supervising, and developing a therapy team, including providing CPD and support for professional growth Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety, and child protection practices Excellent communication skills Proven ability to lead service evaluation, implement improvements, and ensure interventions are aligned with research and best practice Experience liaising with external agencies, professional networks, and commissioners to support school-based provision What are the perks? Access to a full CPD programme + career progression opportunities 13 weeks of holiday per year, plus two term-time personal leave days Flexible working opportunities, with weekly PPA that can be taken remotely Free lunch every day, plus cooked breakfast twice per week when on-site A great employee assistance programme with access to wellbeing support + advice Cycle-to-work scheme Competitive salary + pensions contributions Role details & how to apply Start date: January 2026 Salary : Band 7 range, depending on experience Working schedule: 37 weeks per year (term time only), five days per week. Applications close on 16th December 2025. If you require sponsorship, please indicate this in your application. Type: In-person role with the option to work remotely for your allocated PPA hours You may have experience of the following: Speech and Language Therapist, SaLT Lead / Speech Therapy Lead, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist, Communication Therapy Lead, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Specialist, etc. REF-225 229 TPBN1_UKTJ
