An opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join a respected charitable organisation supporting individuals with disabilities and additional needs.
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will assess, plan and deliver speech and language therapy interventions while working closely with education staff, families and a wider multidisciplinary team to support students with complex needs.
This is a contract based role for 9-12 months to provide maternity cover offering a competitive salary and benefits.
You will be responsible for
- Assess students' speech, language and communication needs and deliver appropriate therapy.
- Manage a caseload and maintain accurate clinical records.
- Develop and review EHCP-aligned therapy plans with measurable targets.
- Monitor progress and adapt interventions using evidence-based practice.
- Prepare reports and communicate outcomes with families and professionals.
- Collaborate with education staff to embed communication strategies in learning.
- Provide training and guidance to families, carers and school staff.
- Support therapy programmes delivered by teaching assistants and other staff.
- Use specialist approaches, including AAC, for students with complex needs.
- Complete risk assessments and maintain compliance with safeguarding and relevant legislation.
What we are looking for
- Previously worked as a Speech and Language Therapist, Speech Therapist or in a similar role,
- Must have HCPC registration.
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist status
- Prior experience supporting children and young people with complex communication needs, preferably in education and additional needs.
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Knowledge of current speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people with additional needs.
- Experience of planning and delivering individualised therapy programmes.
- Strong assessment, report writing and clinical record keeping skills.
- Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory occupational health clearance
- Strong ICT skills.
If you are a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a genuine impact within a specialist educational environment, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career.
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