Therapy Lead

Therapy Lead - Speech & Language or Occupational Therapy

Specialist SEN School | West London
Full-Time | Permanent
£55,000 - £65,000 + benefits | Immediate or September Start

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist ready to step into a leadership role within a specialist SEN environment?

Do you want to shape and lead a therapy provision that genuinely transforms outcomes for children and young people with complex needs?

A well-established specialist SEN school in West London is seeking a Therapy Lead to oversee and develop its multidisciplinary therapy provision.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive setting with a strong reputation for delivering holistic, child-centred education and therapy.

The Role

You will take responsibility for therapy services across the school, working closely with senior leadership to deliver a joined-up, multidisciplinary approach.

You will lead a team of therapists and support staff, ensuring high-quality interventions that support pupils with autism, communication needs, sensory processing difficulties and complex learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the therapy team (SaLT and/or OT)
• Oversee assessments, intervention planning and delivery
• Ensure provision aligns with EHCP outcomes
• Work collaboratively with SLT, teaching staff and external agencies
• Embed best practice and consistent therapeutic approaches
• Monitor quality, impact and compliance
• Support strategic development of SEN provision

Requirements

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered (essential)
• Experience within SEN settings (autism, complex needs, SEMH)
• Experience leading or supervising staff
• Strong understanding of EHCP processes and MDT working
• Full UK Right to Work

What’s on Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to lead and shape provision
• Ongoing CPD and development
• Collaborative working environment
• Potential term-time flexibility

Apply Now

If you're ready to step into a leadership role or looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Immediate and September starts available.