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. Great Oaks College Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 12 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking to appoint a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to provide an on-site service for our students and work alongside the Head of Therapy to further enhance and continue to shape our therapeutic provision. Main duties of the job At Great Oaks College, therapy is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise the vital role that Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy play in supporting students' communication, independence, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood. Our therapeutic approach is embedded throughout college life, with therapists and education staff working closely together to ensure therapeutic strategies are integrated into everyday learning and experiences. About us Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college operating across two sites, providing further education opportunities for students aged 19-25 with Autism, moderate, severe, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. We offer three pathways: Vocational, Life and Living, Engagement for Life. The Life and Living Pathway is based at The Triangle in Hounslow, while the Engagement for Life and Vocational Pathways are located at The Windmill in Sunbury-on-Thames, our main college site. This is an exciting time to join Great Oaks College. As we continue to expand our provision and invest in the development of our main site, the college is entering a significant period of growth. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future direction of our therapy services and make a lasting impact on the lives of our learners. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young adults with complex needs within a specialist educational setting this may include Autism, SLD and PMLD. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress, and we are looking to appoint individuals who share this belief. Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and anyone applying to work at the college is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including adult barred list) and receipt of satisfactory references. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,245 to £57,631 a year Inner London Pay Scale Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number N0069-26-0001 Job locations Great Oaks College 91-93 Windmill Road Sunbury-on-Thames Surrey TW16 7EF United Kingdom Great Oaks College Whitton Road Hounslow Middlesex TW3 2DA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Main purpose of the job To provide an on-site Speech and Language Therapy service to students aged 1925, delivering therapy as specified in students Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). To work as part of an integrated, holistic therapy team, embedding communication support across all aspects of college life. To act as the lead Speech and Language Therapist within the college, working closely alongside the Head of Therapy to develop, deliver, and strategically expand the SaLT provision. Main responsibilities and tasks To deliver speech and langua