Therapy Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Ealing
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Speech and Language Therapy Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration SEN Experience Autism Support Complex Needs Team Leadership EHCP Processes

FULL DESCRIPTION

Therapy Lead - Speech & Language or Occupational Therapy

  • Location: Ealing, Greater London, England
  • Salary: £55k - 65k per year
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Start Date: Immediate or September

About the Role

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist ready to step into a leadership role within a specialist SEN environment? A well-established specialist SEN school in West London is seeking a Therapy Lead to oversee and develop its multidisciplinary therapy provision.

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.

Apply via the link below or contact Stephen Clegg on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]

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