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Paediatric Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
Job Type: Permanent
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (39 weeks per year will be considered)
Specialty/Function: Paediatrics
Pay Band: NHS Band 5
Salary: £35,922- £43,729
About Linden Lodge School
Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for children and young people aged 2 – 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairment, including deaf-blindness, physical disability, and complex medical needs.
We are a growing service with a focus on integrated and evidenced-based working as well as growing our provision to meet the needs of our young people. The team is made up of 24 on-site PT/OT and SLTs working across the school to provide therapy to our pupils with the opportunity to contribute towards and support ongoing service development.
Role Description
We have the opportunity for a Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, passionate about integrated working and a desire to develop their career, in the Special School setting.
- You don’t have to have worked in a school before but previous work or placement experience within a paediatric setting would be an advantage
- You'll be working with a team supportive of colleagues committed to providing high-quality therapy.
- We will support your development through a commitment to CPD and a protected training budget.
- The pay and conditions offered reflect NHS Agenda for Change & you can continue with your or start an NHS Pension fund within this post.
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The school is willing to consider sponsorship for Tier 2 Visas for the right candidates.
Staff Wellbeing Programme
- Employee Assistance programme
- A ring-fenced training budget for Therapy CPD
- This includes support for the development and completion of Dysphagia competencies
- Therapy development days
- Free local gym membership
- End of term staff awards
- Weekly art and Yoga classes
Application Process
If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and developing Special School Therapy team, please contact Megan Duke, Speech and Language Therapy Lead on 0208 7880107 or email mduke@lindenlodge.org.uk
To apply, please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page. Alternatively, you can also download an application and details from the school website https://www.lindenlodge.org.uk/vacancies.
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Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@lindenlodge.org.uk
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 21 July 2026 (at noon)
- Shortlisting: 22 July 2026
- Interview Date: 29 July 2026
Commitment to Safeguarding
Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Linden Lodge, we recognize our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.
Important Notes
- We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.
- We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
- CVs are not accepted.
Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
London
SW19 6JB
Telephone: 020 8788 0107
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