Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Ilford
Start Date: ASAP - NEED URGENTLY
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Ready to make a real difference, right now?

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Ilford that’s looking for an experienced, qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join them ASAP.

This isn’t a sit‑on‑the‑sidelines kind of role. You’ll be right at the heart of the school, supporting young people with speech, language and communication needs so they can thrive in the classroom and beyond.

If you’re confident, compassionate, and know your way around a secondary setting, keep reading.

• Delivering 1:1 and small group speech and language interventions

• Assessing students’ communication needs and creating tailored support plans

• Working closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, and families

• Supporting EHCP targets and contributing to annual reviews

• Advising staff on strategies to support communication across the curriculum

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification

• HCPC registration

• Proven experience working in a secondary school setting

• Strong knowledge of SEND, EHCP processes, and communication needs

• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team

Experience with autism, SEMH, or complex communication needs would be a real plus.

• Supportive SEN team who genuinely value specialist input

• Opportunity to shape provision and see real impact

• Immediate start, no waiting around

• A school community that understands the importance of communication in learning

And of course, when you work with Protocol Education, you’ll also get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

• Streamlined registration and local placements

• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Speech and language support can change the trajectory of a young person’s education. This is your chance to be that difference.

If you’re qualified, experienced, and ready to start ASAP, let’s talk.

Please send your CV to jenna.a

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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