Speech and Language Therapist Band 5 or Band 6
Phoenix School, London, E3 2AD28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent I Full time | Term-Time + 3 Weeks (Hours spread out through the term) | 37.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Band 5 - Equivalent to NJC SO1/SO2 (£40,404 - £44,235) Actual Salary Starting from £38,443 to £42,088 Band 6 - Equivalent to NJC PO2/PO3 (£44,937 - £51,228) Actual Salary Starting from £42,756 to £48,742
What skills and experience we're looking for
Exciting New Role in a Growing Service
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of autistic young people? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Phoenix School is expanding its therapy team and is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Speech & Language Therapists to join our outstanding provision for autistic students aged 3-19. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our new service, working alongside the Phoenix Outreach Team to support Phoenix Specialist Classrooms in Tower Hamlets.
At Phoenix, we embrace neurodiversity-affirming therapy approaches and provide a nurturing and collaborative environment where therapists can thrive and develop. Our team is made up of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals, offering excellent supervision and support.
The Role
As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will:
- Work creatively and collaboratively, using our extensive resources and expert support
- Manage your own caseload with supervision from senior therapists
- Plan, deliver and train professional in running engaging and innovative therapeutic interventions
- Embed communication and interaction opportunities across school environments and the specialist classrooms
- Support students’ emotional regulation, resilience, and wellbeing
- Train and upskill a range of education professionals in neuro-affirming communication strategies and best practices
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create meaningful outcomes
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A friendly and supportive school culture that values teamwork
- A bespoke induction and training programme to support your professional growth
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing service
- A creative and neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy
- The chance to be part of an award-winning, Outstanding (Ofsted 2024) school
- A fantastic multi-disciplinary team that works together to provide the best outcomes for our students
Join us and be part of something exciting, innovative, and impactful!
Further information about the job
How to apply:
The application form can be found on the school website www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk and TES
Please return completed application form to: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk - CVs are not accepted
Closing date: 9am, 26th January 2026 |Shortlisting: 27th January 2026 |Interviews: 3rd February 2026
If you would like to discuss the post, please contact:
Ciara McCone, Head of Speech and Language Team: ciara.mccone@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Phoenix School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 502 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Phoenix School website
- Email address
- recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Special School for children with Autism
Arranging a visit to Phoenix School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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