Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

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 needsWe'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