Specialist College Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will deliver specialist assessments and therapy interventions for young people with moderate to profound learning difficulties and complex needs. You will develop communication programmes and work with a multidisciplinary team to support student independence.

What you will do

• Deliver specialist assessments and therapy interventions
• Contribute to EHCP evaluations and reviews
• Develop tailored communication programmes
• Set, monitor, and evaluate individual communication targets
• Liaise with families, carers, and external professionals
• Provide formal and informal training to education staff and TAs
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Use and promote communication tools including Makaton, AAC, and person-centred communication methods

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current HCPC registration
• Experience working with young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex communication needs
• Knowledge and use of Makaton
• Experience supporting EHCP processes and multi-agency working
• The ability to train and coach education staff in communication strategies

Benefits

• Access to exclusive roles throughout the UK
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Ongoing support before, during, and after placement
• A personalised service

Before you apply

• Unable to consider applications from individuals residing in countries on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with expert consultants that supports professionals in finding roles that match their skills and ambitions.