Speech and Language Therapist

Bedelsford School is an Outstandingspecial school located in Kingston, providing a nurturing and innovativelearning environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. We support a diverse group of students with a wide range of physical disabilities, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning needs, and complex health conditions.

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and anoutdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School is committed to evidence-based practice. We draw on the latest developments in neuroscience and educationalresearch to continually enhance the skills of our staff. Every member of ourteam is trained to understand how each pupil learns uniquely and is supported in delivering tailored teaching strategies that help our students achieve theirfull potential.

We are seekingan enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive on-site therapy team. You will work collaboratively with teachers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other professionals to deliver high-quality speech, language and communicationsupport to our pupils.

• To provide Speech and Language therapy for students attending Bedelsford School through individual, group and/or teacherdirected therapy sessions
• Provide assessment for current and prospective pupils as needed
• To contribute to training of professionalstaff and others as required
• To provide written documents as needed at aprofessional standard

• Fully qualified SALT and State registeredwith the HPC
• Continued Professional Development Portfolio
• Related post-basic training
• Post registration training in Makaton and AAC
• Dysphagia experience