Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6

Salary/Rate:FTE (£41,334 to £48,803) – Professional Pay Scale Band 6 Term Time only (£37,891.28 to £44,738.19)
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Sutton
County:South West London
Type of Role:Speech and Language Therapist
Job ref:9708
Post Date:11.06.25
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About the Role

Speech and Language Therapist – SEN School | Sutton 
Parker Smith Inclusion – Specialist SEND Recruitment

Salary:

  • FTE (Full Time Equivalent): £41,334 – £48,803 (Band 6 – Professional Pay Scale)

  • Term Time Only: £37,891.28 – £44,738.19

  • Term Time + 2 Weeks: £39,833.41 – £47,031.26
    (Salary dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people with Autism and additional needs?

Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with a highly respected SEN school in Sutton, and we are on the lookout for a dedicated SLT to join their dynamic, nurturing team. This school is a hub of creativity, care, and communication-focused learning for pupils aged 4–19.

The Role

As the school’s Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

  • Support students with Autism, sensory processing needs, and other complex communication profiles.

  • Deliver targeted and specialist interventions using tools like PECS, Makaton, SCERTS, AAC, and Attention Autism.

  • Work closely with teachers, OTs, and support staff to embed communication strategies across the curriculum.

  • Provide training, modelling, and ongoing guidance to ensure a communication-rich environment.

  • Engage with families to support home generalisation of communication skills.

  • Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews, and student progress monitoring.

The Ideal Candidate

  • HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist

  • Experience working in SEN settings, particularly with Autism

  • Confident using a range of communication tools and interventions

  • Collaborative, enthusiastic, and person-centred in your approach

Why Work Through Parker Smith Inclusion?

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we pride ourselves on being ethical, people-first SEND specialists. We work exclusively with schools that share our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and genuine support for staff and students alike.

  • Work in a brilliant school where your expertise is valued and nurtured

  • Flexible working patterns – term-time or term-time plus options

  • Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision

  • Make a lasting difference in a school where communication is at the core of learning

Location: Sutton (travel to Croydon may also be required)
Start Date: 01/09/25

Interested? Call Jamie at Parker Smith Inclusion on [Insert Phone Number]
Or email your CV to [Insert Email Address]

Parker Smith Inclusion – Specialist SEN & SEND Recruitment
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