Job Description
Speech and Language Therapist
* Location: Richmond upon Thames
* Job Type: Flexible days & hours
* Start Date: August
* Salary: Negotiable
Join our dedicated team as a Speech and Language Therapist, where you will play a crucial role in supporting learners to access and engage with their chosen curriculum. This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about making a significant impact on the lives of students with diverse needs, by enhancing their communication, social, and behavioural skills across various settings.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Conduct comprehensive Speech and Language therapy assessments and deliver person-centred interventions to help learners develop functional skills applicable across their curriculum.
* Understand and address the impact of communication difficulties on an individual’s function and behaviour.
* Collaborate with teaching teams to facilitate the transfer of skills developed at the college to the learners’ home and community/work environments.
* Empower teaching and support staff to deliver the curriculum at an appropriate language and communication level through the creation of support plans, staff training, coaching, and class observations.
* Work closely with learners' families and carers, as well as with specialist community health and social care teams, to provide holistic support.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Proven experience working in special educational settings.
* Demonstrated ability to work with young people and adults with complex needs, including Autism and profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Benefits:
* Flexible working days and hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
* Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications.
* Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment, making a real difference in the lives of learners.
To apply for this Speech and Language Therapist position, please submit your CV!