SLT for SEND: AAC & Functional Communication - South London

Globe Locums Ltd; England; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Globe Locums Ltd. is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team at a specialist college in South London.

You will manage a caseload of students aged 16–25 with SEND, focusing on functional communication and AAC to enable independence and informed choices. The role involves developing individualised therapy programmes, supporting AAC methods, and collaborating with teachers, OTs, physio and families to embed communication strategies throughout daily life

Qualifications

• 1 year post graduate experience
• HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist
• HBSC/Police checks and DBS clearance
• Experience with SEND/complex communication needs
• Strong experience with AAC/Total Communication
• Experience in a specialist school/college or paediatric setting would be desirable
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of students with complex communication needs
• Conduct communication assessments and develop individualised therapy programmes
• Support students using AAC and Total Communication approaches
• Work with VOCAs, symbols and Voice Output Communication Aids
• Support eye-gaze/eye-controlled communication systems
• Model Makaton and other communication strategies
• Develop functional communication across classroom, community and work contexts
• Set and review communication targets linked to EHCP outcomes
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Provide training and modelling to staff on communication approaches
• Liaise with families, carers and external professionals
• Support students to gain greater independence and prepare for adulthood

Connaissances

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Functional communication

Formation

HCPC Registration

Speech & Language Therapy degree

DBS/Police clearance

Outils

Makaton

VOCAs

Eye-gaze systems

Description du poste

Globe Locums Ltd. is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team at a specialist college in South London.

You will manage a caseload of students aged 16–25 with SEND, focusing on functional communication and AAC to enable independence and informed choices. The role involves developing individualised therapy programmes, supporting AAC methods, and collaborating with teachers, OTs, physio and families to embed communication strategies throughout daily life