Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist With Clinical Lead Responsibility
Location: Brent, North West London
Salary: NHS Band 7 Outer London (Competitive, dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Contract: Permanent / Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a Speech & Language Therapist ready to step into a senior role where your clinical expertise can shape practice, influence outcomes, and make a lasting impact on children and young people with complex needs?
This Band 7 SALT job in North West London is based within a highly specialist SEN school in Brent, supporting pupils aged 3–19 with a diverse range of needs including autism, complex physical and medical needs, Down’s syndrome, and developmental or learning disabilities. A key focus of this role is supporting pupils with dysphagia, ensuring safe and effective eating, drinking, and communication strategies are embedded across the school.
You will join an established and collaborative therapy team, working as part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary team that includes Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants, and Creative Arts Therapists.
Within the SALT team, you will work alongside two full-time therapists and one part-time therapist, contributing to a supportive and knowledgeable environment where clinical development is actively encouraged.
What sets this role apart is the on-site MDT model. The therapy team is fully embedded within the school, working closely with teaching staff to ensure EHCP assessments are robust, provision is delivered in line with recommendations, and staff are trained to consistently support pupils’ communication and swallowing needs throughout the school day.
The caseload is broad and varied, offering exposure to a wide spectrum of clinical presentations. This is a rare opportunity to develop your specialist dysphagia skills within an educational setting that truly values integrated therapeutic practice. A strong CPD programme is built into the timetable, ensuring ongoing professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and deliver specialist Speech & Language Therapy interventions, including dysphagia management
• Manage a complex caseload of pupils aged 3–19 with a range of needs
• Complete assessments and contribute to high-quality EHCP reports and reviews
• Develop and implement communication and swallowing programmes
• Provide training and support to school staff, ensuring consistent practice
• Work collaboratively within the MDT to deliver holistic, pupil-centred care
• Support and mentor junior therapists and therapy assistants where appropriate
Requirements:
• HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Experience working at Band 6 or Band 7 level within paediatrics or SEN settings
• Demonstrable experience supporting dysphagia
• Strong understanding of SEND, EHCP processes, and multidisciplinary working
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and influence practice across a school setting
• Excellent communication, organisation, and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable (Not Essential):
• Experience in specialist SEN schools or alternative provisions
• Confidence delivering training to staff teams
• Experience supporting complex physical and medical needs
Why apply for this Band 7 SALT role in Brent?
• NHS Band 7 Outer London salary (competitive and reflective of experience)
• Work within a fully integrated, on-site MDT in a specialist SEN school
• Diverse and highly rewarding caseload across ages 3–19
• Opportunity to specialise further in dysphagia within an education setting
• Strong CPD programme embedded into your working week
• Supportive, collaborative team with opportunities for leadership and progression
• On-site parking available
This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Apply today or contact Daniel at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this Band 7 SALT job in Brent.
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