Specialist SLT for Autism & AAC in Education

THE TOGETHER TRUST; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 27 days + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Sick pay and enhanced family leave

Discount platform

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Real Living Wage employer

Refer a friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Wellbeing programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Bridge College, part of THE TOGETHER TRUST, is seeking an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting learners aged 16-25 with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or autism.

You will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑informed therapy within a specialist educational setting, collaborating with teachers, occupational therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals to help students achieve their full communication

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Member of RCSLT.
• At least two years post‑qualification experience.
• Experience with autism spectrum conditions.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based SLT approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent caseload of students with autism and complex communication needs.
• Complete initial and ongoing speech, language and communication assessments.
• Develop and deliver evidence‑based intervention programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support student outcomes.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior Speech and Language Therapists.
• Deliver training, consultation and advice to school staff to promote communication‑friendly practice.
• Contribute to development of clinical policies and specialist areas of practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to a safe learning environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autism expertise

Family communication

Team collaboration

CPD commitment

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Bridge College, part of THE TOGETHER TRUST, is seeking an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team supporting learners aged 16-25 with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and/or autism.

You will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑informed therapy within a specialist educational setting, collaborating with teachers, occupational therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals to help students achieve their full communication