Therapy Lead – Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy
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Specialist SEN School | Whitechapel, East London
Full-Time | Permanent
£55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits | Immediate or September Start
Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist ready to step into a leadership role within a specialist SEN environment?
A specialist SEN school based in Whitechapel is seeking a Therapy Lead to oversee and develop its multidisciplinary therapy provision across the school. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and therapeutic setting focused on helping pupils with Autism, SEMH, communication needs and complex learning difficulties achieve positive educational and developmental outcomes.
The successful candidate will take strategic and operational responsibility for therapy services across the school, working closely with senior leadership, teachers and wider professionals to deliver a consistent and integrated therapeutic approach.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage therapy provision across the school
• Oversee assessments, intervention planning and therapy delivery
• Ensure therapy provision aligns closely with EHCP outcomes and pupil needs
• Work collaboratively with SLT, teaching staff, families and external professionals
• Support and supervise therapists, assistants and wider staff teams
• Embed consistent therapeutic approaches across classrooms and school practice
• Monitor provision quality, impact and compliance
• Contribute towards the wider strategic development of SEND and inclusion provision
Requirements
• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration essential
• Experience working within SEN schools or specialist settings
• Strong understanding of Autism, SEMH, communication and sensory needs
• Experience leading, xwzovoh mentoring or supervising staff desirable
• Excellent MDT and relationship-building skills
• Strong understanding of EHCP processes and therapy provision within education
What’s on Offer
• £55,000 – £65,000 salary dependent on experience
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to shape and lead therapy provision
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment
• Well-resourced SEN setting
• Immediate or September start available
Please contact Stephen at KPI Education for further information or to apply.
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Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. Specialist SEN School | Whitechapel, East London Full-Time | Permanent £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits | Immediate or September Start
Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist ready to step into a leadership role within a specialist SEN environment?
A specialist SEN school based in Whitechapel is seeking a Therapy Lead to oversee and develop its multidisciplinary therapy provision across the school. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and therapeutic setting focused on helping pupils with Autism, SEMH, communication needs and complex learning difficulties achieve positive educational and developmental outcomes.
The successful candidate will take strategic and operational responsibility for therapy services across the school, working closely with senior leadership, teachers and wider professionals to deliver a consistent and integrated therapeutic approach.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage therapy provision across the school • Oversee assessments, intervention planning and therapy delivery • Ensure therapy provision aligns closely with EHCP outcomes and pupil needs • Work collaboratively with SLT, teaching staff, families and external professionals • Support and supervise therapists, assistants and wider staff teams • Embed consistent therapeutic approaches across classrooms and school practice • Monitor provision quality, impact and compliance • Contribute towards the wider strategic development of SEND and inclusion provision
Requirements
• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy • HCPC registration essential • Experience working within SEN schools or specialist settings • Strong understanding of Autism, SEMH, communication and sensory needs • Experience leading, xwzovoh mentoring or supervising staff desirable • Excellent MDT and relationship-building skills • Strong understanding of EHCP processes and therapy provision within education
What’s on Offer
• £55,000 – £65,000 salary dependent on experience • Supportive and experienced leadership team • Opportunity to shape and lead therapy provision • Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training • Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment • Well-resourced SEN setting • Immediate or September start available
Please contact Stephen at KPI Education for further information or to apply.
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