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Level 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Are you a passionate and experienced Level 7 Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join a highly supportive specialist school in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.
This outstanding specialist setting supports children and young people with physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and complex communication needs. The school provides a nurturing, multidisciplinary environment where therapists, teachers, and support staff work collaboratively to help every pupil reach their full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to become part of a forward-thinking therapy team where innovation, teamwork, and student-centred care are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role – Speech and Language Therapist
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Kingston upon Thames, you will deliver specialist speech and language therapy interventions to pupils with highly complex communication and learning needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team, you will provide individual, group, joint, and teacher-directed therapy sessions tailored to each student’s educational and developmental programme.
The successful Speech and Language Therapist will play a key role in helping students develop communication skills, access learning, and maximise independence within a specialist educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Kingston upon Thames, your responsibilities will include:
Delivering specialist speech and language therapy assessments, diagnosis, and interventions for children with complex needs
Managing a highly complex caseload of pupils with physical disabilities, SLD, PMLD, and communication difficulties
Planning and implementing individual and group therapy programmes tailored to each student’s needs
Supporting pupils with feeding and communication during snack and lunch times
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate communication targets into educational programmes
Developing and adapting AAC resources, communication aids, PODD books, and symbol systems
Providing training and guidance to staff and families on communication strategies including PECS, AAC, Eye Gaze, and Makaton
Writing professional reports and contributing to annual reviews and EHCP processes
Supervising SALT Assistants and supporting wider staff with communication strategies across the school
Skills and Knowledge Required
The ideal Speech and Language Therapist in Surrey will demonstrate:
Excellent understanding of speech, language, and communication needs within SEND settings
Strong knowledge of AAC systems, communication aids, symbols, and assistive technologies
Experience delivering evidence-based interventions for children with complex physical and learning needs
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with pupils, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational and caseload management abilities
Confidence using IT systems including report writing and digital communication resources
The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a busy specialist school environment
Experience and Qualifications
To be considered for this Speech and Language Therapist role in Kingston upon Thames, you must have:
A recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC registration as a practising Speech and Language Therapist
Level 7 qualification or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
Experience supporting children with physical disabilities, SLD, PMLD, ASD, or complex communication needs
Experience working within education, healthcare, or multidisciplinary SEND environments
Knowledge or experience of PECS, AAC, Eye Gaze, PODD, or Makaton is highly desirable
A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
Why Apply?
This Speech and Language Therapist role in Kingston upon Thames offers the chance to truly transform lives while developing your own clinical expertise within a highly specialist setting. You will join a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
If you are an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist seeking a rewarding role in Surrey, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your Speech and Language Therapist career in Kingston upon Thames.
Benefits of Working Through SENDhelp
At SENDhelp, we are specialists in SEND recruitment and pride ourselves on matching exceptional professionals with rewarding opportunities across Kingston upon Thames and Surrey.
When you join SENDhelp, you will benefit from:
Competitive PAYE pay rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant
Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to work within highly respected specialist schools
Long-term career progression opportunities
A collaborative and supportive recruitment experience from start to finish
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.
Are you a passionate and experienced Level 7 Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join a highly supportive specialist school in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.
This outstanding specialist setting supports children and young people with physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and complex communication needs. The school provides a nurturing, multidisciplinary environment where therapists, teachers, and support staff work collaboratively to help every pupil reach their full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to become part of a forward-thinking therapy team where innovation, teamwork, and student-centred care are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role – Speech and Language Therapist
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Kingston upon Thames, you will deliver specialist speech and language therapy interventions to pupils with highly complex communication and learning needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team, you will provide individual, group, joint, and teacher-directed therapy sessions tailored to each student’s educational and developmental programme.
The successful Speech and Language Therapist will play a key role in helping students develop communication skills, access learning, and maximise independence within a specialist educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Speech and Language Therapist in Kingston upon Thames, your responsibilities will include:
Delivering specialist speech and language therapy assessments, diagnosis, and interventions for children with complex needs
Managing a highly complex caseload of pupils with physical disabilities, SLD, PMLD, and communication difficulties
Planning and implementing individual and group therapy programmes tailored to each student’s needs
Supporting pupils with feeding and communication during snack and lunch times
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate communication targets into educational programmes
Developing and adapting AAC resources, communication aids, PODD books, and symbol systems
Providing training and guidance to staff and families on communication strategies including PECS, AAC, Eye Gaze, and Makaton
Writing professional reports and contributing to annual reviews and EHCP processes
Supervising SALT Assistants and supporting wider staff with communication strategies across the school
Skills and Knowledge Required
The ideal Speech and Language Therapist in Surrey will demonstrate:
Excellent understanding of speech, language, and communication needs within SEND settings
Strong knowledge of AAC systems, communication aids, symbols, and assistive technologies
Experience delivering evidence-based interventions for children with complex physical and learning needs
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with pupils, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational and caseload management abilities
Confidence using IT systems including report writing and digital communication resources
The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a busy specialist school environment
Experience and Qualifications
To be considered for this Speech and Language Therapist role in Kingston upon Thames, you must have:
A recognised Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC registration as a practising Speech and Language Therapist
Level 7 qualification or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
Experience supporting children with physical disabilities, SLD, PMLD, ASD, or complex communication needs
Experience working within education, healthcare, or multidisciplinary SEND environments
Knowledge or experience of PECS, AAC, Eye Gaze, PODD, or Makaton is highly desirable
A commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
Why Apply?
This Speech and Language Therapist role in Kingston upon Thames offers the chance to truly transform lives while developing your own clinical expertise within a highly specialist setting. You will join a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
If you are an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist seeking a rewarding role in Surrey, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your Speech and Language Therapist career in Kingston upon Thames.
Benefits of Working Through SENDhelp
At SENDhelp, we are specialists in SEND recruitment and pride ourselves on matching exceptional professionals with rewarding opportunities across Kingston upon Thames and Surrey.
When you join SENDhelp, you will benefit from:
Competitive PAYE pay rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant
Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to work within highly respected specialist schools
Long-term career progression opportunities
A collaborative and supportive recruitment experience from start to finish
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.