SALT - Band 6

Speech and Language Therapist Band 6

North West London Full time, term time only ASAP Start £32,000 - £45,000

Communication opens doors for every young person, and your expertise can help them step into their world with confidence.

You re a thoughtful, organised practitioner with paediatric experience, ideally including work with autism, neurodevelopmental needs and complex communication profiles. Perhaps you are a HCPC registered band 6 or a band 5 therapist progressing toward band 6, confident with assessment, differential diagnosis and evidence-based intervention. You have experience supervising others and contributing to service design. You enjoy thinking at a system level, considering pathways, outcomes, quality and the family experience. You value neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice and want to embed meaningful communication strategies throughout the school.

Step into a specialist environment where your clinical insight directly shapes how pupils connect, express themselves and engage with the world. You will support a diverse cohort with varied communication profiles, using approaches that truly make a difference in their day-to-day school experience.

What the role involves:

Supporting secondary-aged pupils with varied communication needs, including those with autism and complex profiles. Working closely within a dedicated SaLT team including a therapy assistant and SaLT lead who value collaboration, shared problem-solving and professional support. Stepping into an established role with a full handover, giving you continuity and the foundation to build on existing good practice. Delivering targeted intervention, contributing to EHCP outcomes and modelling communication strategies that empower staff across the school. The environment:

A specialist setting supporting young people with significant learning needs, autism, medical needs and diverse communication profiles. A community that prioritises inclusion, individual pathways and preparing students for independence, adulthood and meaningful lifelong skills. A strong, connected multidisciplinary approach, with therapy, teaching and pastoral teams working closely to meet each learner s holistic needs. An ethos rooted in understanding, respect and celebrating neurodiversity, ensuring pupils feel safe, known and supported. A structured and well-established therapy framework that provides stability, professional guidance and opportunities for development.

If you re looking for a Band 6 role where your expertise transforms communication and confidence across a whole school community, please apply or contact Daniel on

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