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Speech, Language & Communication Therapy Lead

Location: Marylebone, Central London

Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only (37 weeks)

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Competitive Band 7 salary

Last Date to Apply:

2025-12-20

Abingdon House School is an independent day school for children aged 5–19 with special educational needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and associated social communication profiles. We deliver a mainstream-style environment with a fully integrated programme of education, therapy, pastoral support, and personal development.

We’re looking for a Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team of therapists and support staff as a Speech, Language & Communication Therapy Lead.

You will be a key member of the middle leadership team, reporting to the Assistant Headteacher responsible for therapy and pastoral provision. You will lead the delivery of high-quality speech and language therapy services that support the school’s integrated approach to education, therapy, and personal development.

This is a full-time role based at our Senior School in Marylebone.

In return, we can offer:

  • Competitive salary (Band 7 equivalent) depending on experience
  • 13 weeks of holiday per year, plus two term-time personal leave days
  • Access to a full CPD programme + career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working opportunities via weekly PPA that can be taken remotely
  • Free lunch every day, plus cooked breakfast twice per week when on-site
  • A great employee assistance programme with access to wellbeing support + advice
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

Essential qualifications and experience:

  • Qualified band 7 speech & language therapist
  • HCPC registration
  • Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD in an education setting
  • IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks
  • Strong knowledge of speech, language, and communication needs, with the ability to develop and implement tailored, evidence-based interventions
  • Experience in leading, supervising, and developing a therapy team, including providing CPD and support for professional growth
  • Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety, and child protection practices
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead service evaluation, implement improvements, and ensure interventions are aligned with research and best practice
  • Experience liaising with external agencies, professional networks, and commissioners to support school-based provision

For more about this role or to apply directly, see here: https://www.abingdonhouseschool.co.uk/about-us/work-with-us/

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