Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: Band 6 (Spine Point 25-30)
Contract: Full-time
Location: Kingston

At Orchard Hill College, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As an Outstanding Specialist College, we support young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their aspirations and live as independently as possible.

We are now looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and multidisciplinary team in the Kingston region.

You will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse communication needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Working collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions across both universal and specialist levels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing and supporting students'' communication and swallowing needs
• Delivering individual and group therapy sessions
• Supporting the development of a "total communication" environment
• Providing guidance, training and coaching to staff
• Contributing to multidisciplinary working within Integrated Services

We are looking for a creative and passionate therapist who

• Holds a recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Is HCPC registered
• Has experience (or strong interest) in working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Is committed to person-centred, functional, and innovative practice
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Orchard Hill College offers a rewarding and supportive environment where your work truly matters. Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave (including Christmas closure)
• Flexible working options (term-time, part-time, etc.)
• Strong CPD and career progression pathways
• Access to multidisciplinary teams and professional networks
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee benefits