About this role
Job summary
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist (0.4 WTE) Hammersmith & Fulham ASD units.Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy team to work across two new primary aged ASD provisions in Brackenbury School and Wormholt School. This position offers part-time hours of 15 per week.The post provides the opportunity to work within two brand new provisions opening in September 2026 to implement a wide range of therapeutic approaches and interventions in collaboration with education partners. Through joint planning and delivery of interventions in the classroom and through support to families you will ensure that SLT input has a functional impact for the pupils you support. You would be working alongside a senior SLT to set up a service delivery model within these schools.
We welcome applications from from band 5s looking to progress into a band 6 role or existing band 6s wishing to develop their skill sets.For further information on working within our supportive and dedicated teams, please take a look at our recruitment video: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
Main duties of the job
Thepostholderwillberesponsiblefor:
Providing a specialist service to childrenattending2 ASD unitsfor pupils aged between 4-11years of agewith ASD.The post holder willworkclosely with parents/carers, and staff to enablethe pupilsto develop their speech,languageand communication skills and to access the curriculum
To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLTEducation service
To provide advice to othersregardingthe management and care of children with communication difficulties
To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff.
The post holder will have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needsencounteredwithin the caseload of school aged childrenand young peopleincluding the use of augmentativeandalternativecommunication.
The post holder will liaise with other colleagues across a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience Essential
Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Collaborative work with parents and other professionals Experience Training others
Desirable
Interest to develop clinical specialism in ASD Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management
Skills Essential
Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014 Understanding of Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)
Key Attributes Essential
Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Parsons Green Health Centre & Woodfield Road Medical centre
5-7 Parsons Green
London
SW6 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)