Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Location: New Malden

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Salary:
Band 6 (Spine Points 25-30)

Contract:

Full-time

Location:

New Malden

Make a Lasting Difference

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.

About the Role

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.

About You

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.

Why Join?

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