Speech and Language Therapist

Speech & Language Therapist • Annual Salary: £42,823 to £50,559 • Location: South-West London • Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Plus 4 Weeks Join an Outstanding Specialist College as rated by Ofsted in April 2025, offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We are seeking a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about working with individuals with learning disabilities in creative, functional, and person-centred ways. Day-to-day of the role: • Utilise a person-centred approach to promote choice, independence, and inclusion, in line with key principles such as Valuing People (DOH 2002) and the Human Rights Act. • Maintain and model the highest level of respect for students and their families, promoting human rights, dignity, and individual choices. • Collaborate with external agencies to ensure smooth transitions for students’ communication and dietary needs. • Assess students' communication, eating, drinking, and learning environment needs using a range of formal and informal assessments. • Manage clinical caseload independently, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). • Enable teaching and support staff to deliver the curriculum at an appropriate language and communication level through support plans, staff training, coaching, and class observations. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. • Registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). • Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. • Experience with individuals who have moderate to severe learning disabilities and Autism. • Competence in areas of communication, including AAC, and eating and drinking. • Experience working within an educational setting with a strong understanding of AAC. Benefits: • Opportunities for progression within the trust. • Enrolment in comprehensive pension schemes (LGPS or TPS) with life cover and financial protection for your family. • Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme, and Home Electronics Scheme. • Access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave. • Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme, and Free Virtual GP Appointments. • Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more). • Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme. To apply for this Speech & Language Therapist position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.