Specialist College Speech and Language Therapist

The role

You will assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs for young people and adults with complex SEND. You will design therapy programmes and provide guidance to staff and families to support functional communication and independence.

What you will do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs for young people and adults with complex SEND
• Design and deliver individualised and group therapy programmes
• Provide specialist guidance, modelling, and training to teaching staff, support workers, and families
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, annual reviews, and multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support service development and best practice, including mentoring junior colleagues or students (Band 7 level)

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Experience working with young people or adults with SEND, PMLD, complex communication needs, or behavioural challenges
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and collaborative skills
• A reflective and proactive approach to continuing professional development

About the company

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