Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist New

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: Band 6 (Spine Points 25-30)
Contract: Full-time
Location: New Malden

We are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic college dedicated to improving outcomes through education and personalised support. The college works with young people and adults with a diverse range of special educational needs and disabilities, helping them develop their skills, achieve their goals and build greater independence.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a committed, multidisciplinary team in the Kingston area.

You will provide essential support to students with a variety of communication and swallowing needs, including individuals with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Working closely with teaching teams and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver tailored, person-centred interventions at both universal and specialist levels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing students' speech, language, communication and swallowing needs.

• Planning and delivering individual and group therapy sessions.

• Promoting a total communication approach throughout the college.

• Providing staff with training, advice and practical strategies to support students' communication.

• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues within Integrated Services.

• Supporting students to develop functional communication skills and greater independence.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking therapist who:

• Holds a recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification.

• Is registered with the HCPC.

• Has experience, or a keen interest, in supporting individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities.

• Takes a person-centred approach and is passionate about practical, innovative interventions.

• Communicates effectively and enjoys working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including a Christmas closure.

• Flexible working arrangements, with term-time and part-time options available.

• Excellent continuing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

• Opportunities to work alongside a range of specialist professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

• Access to a comprehensive range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.