Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Cognus Limited Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond. We are currently recruiting speech and language therapists to support the delivery of statutory speech and language therapy provision across the London Borough of Sutton. In addition to this, we are looking to increase the number of permanent staff within our team. We are seeking enthusiastic speech and language therapists to join our friendly and supportive team. Collaborative working is an important part of the role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team providing innovative therapy interventions following evidence-based practise and an embedded model of therapy in order to best support the pupils needs. Cognus Therapies provides a robust supervision framework with all posts receiving Managerial and Clinical Supervision. Regular time is allocated for Continuing Professional Development. Main duties of the job You would be required to complete the following duties Working within a multidisciplinary team of speech therapists and occupational therapists, the post holder will have the opportunity to work in local schools and colleges across the 4 years to 25 years age range or with a smaller age range within this. Advising and supporting local schools / settings with children and young people with Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) including a possible cohort with ASD or PMLD and SLCN; to manage their caseload to ensure that intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards. Raising awareness of the needs of and strategies available for children and young people with SLCN. About us Cognus Therapies are a thriving multidisciplinary team of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, practitioners and therapy assistants who support children and young people aged 4 25 years in mainstream schools, colleges, and specialist settings within the London Borough of Sutton and surrounding boroughs. We work with children and young people with a variety of special educational needs, e.g. Autism, Deafness, Down Syndrome, Developmental Language Disorder, PMLD, MLD, Dyslexia and many more and encourage all our therapists to gain experience and expertise across a range of specialisms. Details Date posted 25 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,660.21 to £53,046.29 a year Includes HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours Reference number N0016-26-0036 Job locations Cognus Ltd Railway Approach Wallington Surrey SM6 0DZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary Working within a multidisciplinary team of speech therapists and occupational therapists, the post holder will have the opportun