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SEN School - Speech and Language Therapist PART TIME (Maternity Cover)

Salary: FTE 0.6 £17,433 - £21,187

Job type: Part Time, Maternity Cover

Start date: 6th May 2025

Apply by:  20th March 2025

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Interviews will be held at the Upper School campus in Muswell Hill on: Thursday 27th March

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Job overview

​​Join The Holmewood School London - Your opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive community of excellence, creating ambitious learners ready to lead confident, independent, and happy lives.

 

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist with a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice? Do you want to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your expertise can truly make a difference? The Holmewood School London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist (Maternity Cover) to join our specialist team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded independent SEN school while developing your professional skills in a dynamic, innovative setting.

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Hours: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm. Three days a week (days to be mutually agreed) 40 weeks per academic year when the school is in session and remaining weeks in the school holidays.  Reports to Senior Speech and Language Therapist.

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About Us

The Holmewood School, part of the Cavendish Education family of schools, is a specialist independent day school for neurodivergent children and young people aged from 7 to 19 who have a primary diagnosis of autism. In May 2022, our school was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are proud to have achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society (NAS). Located across three campuses in North London (Woodside Park, Muswell Hill, and Finchley Central), the successful candidate will primarily be based at one of these campuses but will enjoy the opportunity to work across all campuses to best support the unique learning profiles of our students.

 

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, flexible, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist who is keen to develop their expertise in supporting neurodivergent children and young people within a neurodiversity affirming environment. You will become a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, working alongside SaLT, Occupational Therapy, and Psychotherapy professionals, and collaborating closely with our dedicated classroom staff and support staff. This role involves delivering integrated SaLT services to young people across all of our campuses.

 

As a family of schools, Cavendish Education benefits from close collaboration with other schools in the group and values our extensive community links. We believe in ‘thinking differently’ and fostering a creative approach to our teaching and therapeutic practices. Our approach is education led, offering education supported by therapy, not care-with-education bolt ons.

 

The post holder will receive solution-focused clinical supervision from our experienced senior SaLT, who has a wealth of experience in both mainstream and specialist school settings, is a member of the London Autism Clinical Excellence Network Committee, and is trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. There will be exciting opportunities for joint working and collaboration on innovative projects.

You will be committed to providing the best opportunities for our students, ensuring every young person is supported to achieve their full potential. You will demonstrate a flexible approach to education and therapy, a willingness to engage in all aspects of school life, and the ability to work effectively under pressure with young people who may present with challenging behaviours. Previous experience of working with young people with autism in other educational settings is essential. Experience of working with young people with behaviour needs or social, emotional and mental health needs would also be desirable.

 

Why Join Us?

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Help neurodivergent students develop essential communication skills that empower their future success.

• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside a team of specialists in a school that values evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from high-quality CPD, clinical supervision, and opportunities to engage in innovative therapeutic projects.

• Outstanding School Environment: Join a leading specialist school recognised for its excellence in autism education.

 

What We’re Looking For:

Essential criteria:

• HCPC Registration

• Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

• Membership of RCSLT or equivalent body

• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas of practice (for example Education, Autism, ADHD, Mental Health, Executive Function Skills)

• At least one year’s experience working in a relevant area

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All applicants are welcome to visit the school on an informal basis should this support your application. Please contact Louise Wallis-Jones (Multidisciplinary Therapy Team Lead) on 020 3908 8991 or lwallis-jones@thsl.org.uk if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role.

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Safeguarding and Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and an online search prior to employment.

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Equal Opportunities and Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help us build a team that truly reflects the diversity of society. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, we aim to create an environment where our children and young people can see themselves represented.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about joining a forward-thinking school where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply via TES with your CV and cover letter, detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

 

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