Speech and Language Therapist

Academics Ltd; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Strong CPD and progression

Wellbeing support and employee perks

Job summary

Academics Ltd in New Malden is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team at a college focused on transforming lives through education. You will support students with diverse communication needs, including those with learning disabilities and autism, delivering person-centred interventions across universal and specialist levels.

As part of a supportive team, you will assess communication and swallowing needs, provide individual and group therapy, promote total

Qualifications

• Qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration required
• Experience with learning disabilities and/or autism preferred
• Commitment to person-centred, functional and innovative practice
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Assess and support students' communication and swallowing needs
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions
• Develop a total communication environment across settings
• Provide guidance, training and coaching to staff
• Contribute to multidisciplinary work within Integrated Services

Skills

HCPC registered

Experience with learning disabilities

Experience with autism

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: Band 6 (Spine Point 25-30)
Contract: Full-time
Location: New Malden

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are working with a fantastic college passionate about transforming lives through education. They support young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities to achieve their aspirations and live as independently as possible.

We are now looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and multidisciplinary team in the Kingston region.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse communication needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Working collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions across both universal and specialist levels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing and supporting students' communication and swallowing needs
• Delivering individual and group therapy sessions
• Supporting the development of a "total communication" environment
• Providing guidance, training and coaching to staff
• Contributing to multidisciplinary working within Integrated Services

About You

We are looking for a creative and passionate therapist who

• Holds a recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Is HCPC registered
• Has experience (or strong interest) in working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Is committed to person-centred, functional, and innovative practice
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Why Join?

• Generous annual leave (including Christmas closure)
• Flexible working options (term-time, part-time, etc.)
• Strong CPD and career progression pathways
• Access to multidisciplinary teams and professional networks
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee benefits

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.