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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.