About this role
Exciting New Role in a Growing & Innovative Therapy Service
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic young people? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, neurodiversity-affirming, and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team?
Phoenix School is expanding its therapy service and seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Speech & Language Therapists (Band 6) to join our Outstanding provision for autistic students aged 3–19. You’ll be working closely with the Phoenix SaLT Team and Phoenix Outreach Team to support our Phoenix School and Phoenix Specialist Classrooms across Tower Hamlets.
As part of our expansion, Phoenix School is proud to deliver an “expert-at-hand” model of support. This means our therapists are the “expert at hand” within school environments — providing responsive, embedded, and high-impact support for staff, students, and families.
At Phoenix, we celebrate neurodiversity and are committed to approaches that empower young people to communicate in ways that are authentic and meaningful to them.
The Role
As a Speech & Language Therapist at Phoenix, you will:
Work creatively and collaboratively, with access to extensive resources and expert supportManage your own caseload with support and coaching from senior therapistsPlan, deliver, and train others in engaging, innovative therapeutic interventionsEmbed communication and interaction opportunities within classrooms and specialist provisionsSupport students’ emotional regulation, resilience, and wellbeingTrain and upskill education professionals in neuro-affirming communication and best practiceWork closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals to create meaningful outcomesBuild strong relationships with students, families, and the wider school community