Band 6 – Speech & Language Therapist – Pontypool

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist in Pontypool. In this vital role, you'll aid 22 students in developing communication skills and gaining independence. Come contribute your expertise in a supportive educational environment that values your professional growth.

Benefits

Golden Hello (up to £250)

Minimum 25 days paid holiday

Specialist Training & Development

Group Life Assurance (3 times salary)

Staff recreation programmes

Use of National Star facilities

Free tea and coffee

Occupational Health support

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• HCPC registered; experience with PMLD, AAC, ASD, and ABI is essential.
• Willingness to undertake dysphagia training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy programmes for learners.
• Promote development of communication skills across the college.

Skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic intervention

Dysphagia knowledge

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist – PontypoolBanding: 6Location: PontypoolStart: ASAPDuration: Full time Salary:£32,244Working hours: 40hours per week 8:30am-16:30pm, 39 weeks per year

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Speech & Language Therapist to join our specialist day college in Pontypool. This role involves working with 22 pupils aged 16-25 years who have a broad range of physical and learning disabilities, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). You will play a key role in ensuring that students gain the skills and confidence to communicate effectively as part of their journey towards living as independently as possible. If you are passionate about helping students achieve their communication goals, we encourage you to apply.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy programmes for learners with complex communication needs to support their development and learning.
• Promote the development of students’ communication skills across the college, supporting wider learning, and taking an active role in the development of new provisions.
• Accurately record all therapeutic interventions.
• Complete complex assessments, pre-college assessments, and, if appropriately trained, dysphagia assessments where required.
• Provide supervision and support to SLTs.
• Offer professional advice, training, and information to college staff.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• HCPC registered
• Willingness to undertake dysphagia training
• Experience and understanding of PMLD, AAC, ASD, and ABI

Benefits:

• Golden Hello (up to £250 on completion of probation)
• Minimum 25 days paid holiday, plus eight statutory public holidays (pro rata)
• Specialist Training & Development, with opportunities to progress
• Group Life Assurance (Death in Service) – benefit 3 times salary
• Staff recreation programmes and clubs
• Use of National Star facilities including heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
• Free tea and coffee whilst on duty, and depending on location, access to catering facilities
• Occupational Health support
• Regular staff social events

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Next Steps:
If you are interested to hear more, either hit the APPLY NOW button or reach out to Lucy on 0330 818 7532