At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred Speech & Language Therapy to support young people with learning disabilities.
- Company: Outstanding Specialist College in Kingston with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension schemes, wellbeing support, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Excellent career development opportunities within a leading specialist education trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Degree in Speech & Language Therapy and experience with learning disabilities or autism.
A Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist is required for an Outstanding Specialist College in Kingston. The college supports young people and adults with a range of special educational needs, including autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), communication difficulties, and complex medical needs.
The successful candidate will provide person-centred Speech & Language Therapy, carrying out communication and eating & drinking assessments, supporting the use of AAC, developing individual therapy programmes, and working collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to promote positive outcomes for students.
Requirements:
- Degree in Speech & Language Therapy (or equivalent)
- HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership
- Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Knowledge of AAC and eating & drinking assessments
- Previous experience within an educational setting is desirable
The college offers excellent career development, generous pension schemes, wellbeing support, employee discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and the opportunity to work within a leading specialist education trust committed to transforming lives.
All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Mental Health Learning Disabilities Speech & Language Therapist employer: Academics
Academics in Portsmouth is an excellent employer for supply teachers, offering flexible working hours and competitive pay rates that allow educators to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive network of diverse schools, employees can enhance their teaching skills while enjoying the variety of day-to-day assignments. This role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying the benefits of a dynamic work environment.
