Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Starfyn Recruitment

Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist

Kingston
Full-Time | 5 Days per Week | Term Time + 4 Weeks
Band 6: £42,823 - £50,559 FTE

Starfyn Education is proud to be working in partnership with an Outstanding Specialist College in Kingston to recruit a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join their specialist multidisciplinary team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding further education environment, supporting young people and adults with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You'll play a key role in helping students develop the communication and life skills they need to achieve greater independence and fulfil their potential.
The Role As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will:
  • Deliver high-quality Speech & Language Therapy services at both universal and individual levels.
  • Assess and manage communication, eating and drinking needs using formal and informal assessment methods.
  • Independently manage a clinical caseload within a specialist education setting.
  • Support learners using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) where appropriate.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to embed communication strategies into the curriculum.
  • Deliver training, coaching and advice to staff to promote effective communication support across the college.
  • Liaise with families and external professionals to ensure smooth transitions into, through and beyond college.
  • Champion person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming practice that promotes independence, inclusion and positive outcomes.
You'll Be Supporting Students With:
  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Disabilities
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Complex communication needs requiring AAC
  • Eating and drinking (dysphagia) needs
  • Physical disabilities and associated medical needs
We're Looking For Someone Who Has:
  • A Degree in Speech & Language Therapy (or equivalent).
  • Current HCPC Registration.
  • Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT).
  • Experience supporting young people or adults with autism and complex learning disabilities.
  • Strong knowledge of communication assessment, AAC, and eating and drinking (dysphagia) management.
  • Previous experience within an educational or specialist SEND setting (desirable).
  • Excellent communication, organisation and multidisciplinary working skills.
Why Apply Through Starfyn Education?
  • Dedicated specialist consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process.
  • Competitive NHS Band 6 salary.
  • Opportunity to join an Outstanding specialist college with an excellent reputation.
  • Supportive multidisciplinary team with ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Access to future opportunities across Starfyn Education's network of specialist schools and colleges.
If you're a passionate Speech & Language Therapist looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Starfyn Education team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
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