Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Elm Court School, London, SW2 2EF

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 5 (pro rata) GLPC Salary scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint the following post based at Elm Court School.

Elm Court School is a special secondary school for students who have Learning difficulties with associated Social and Communication needs. Many of our students have Autism.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a creative and skilled communicator who is interested in developing skills in the field of communication and interaction working under the guidance of Speech and Language Therapists. You will be carrying out communication and interaction programmes in 1:1, small group and classroom settings, with support from Speech and Language Therapists on site; this role will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team at Elm Court.

What the school offers its staff

We offer

o Salary of Scale 5 pro rata (GLPC salary scale)

o Supportive and friendly learning community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Further information:

Visit to the school are welcome. To obtain a recruitment pack, please contact Michelle Downer via hr@elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk

Contact Helen Kinsey, Speech and Language Therapist for an informal discussion about this post on 0208 674 3412

Commitment to safeguarding

Lambeth Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Speech & Language Therapy Assistant - JD Person and Spec June 2026.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

About Elm Court School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 153 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elm Court School website
• Email address: hr@elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8674 3412
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elm-court-school

Elm Court is a special school for pupils aged 9 to 19 years who have learning difficulties with associated social and communication needs.

Arranging a visit to Elm Court School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@elmcourt.lambeth.sch.uk.

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