Speech and Language Therapist

Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism. Oaklands is at an exciting point in its development. High Oaks is situated on Gresham Road in a purpose built new school building. New Oaks Primary operates in a newly refurbished building in Woodlands Road Isleworth. Both schools offer state of the art facilities for our students.

We are seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to be part our onsite SALT service, supporting students with complex communication needs. Many of our students require high-tech and/or low-tech AAC. The ideal candidate will have at least two years' experience working in a specialist clinic and/or school setting with students who have profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning disabilities (SLD), and autism. This can also include experience within a placement during the candidates' studies. This role involves close collaboration with service providers and parents to ensure that SALT reports and intervention programmes are accurate, up to date, and tailored to each student's needs.

Oaklands School Therapy Team is led by our Therapy Team Lead. The successful candidate will join the therapy team at Oaklands and work across both our 2 sites. This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills and embed yourself in the school community to support our children and young people in achieving the best functional outcomes.

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support as well as a pension scheme, employee assistance programme and many other well-being benefits. These include our onsite gym, showering facilities and a coffee shop with discounted barista coffee. We also offer freshly prepared hot and cold lunches which are available to purchase from our onsite kitchen, shop and café.