Speech and Language Therapist

REESON Education; Sutton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Car Leasing

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Virtual GP access

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a maternity cover role at an Outstanding specialist college in Sutton. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred therapy to 16+ students with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication needs.

As Band 6/7 SLT you will assess, plan and deliver interventions, support AAC and train teaching staff, while developing independence and successful transitions for learners in a supportive education setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration required or eligible.
• Eligible for Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists membership.

Responsibilities

• Assess communication and swallowing/eating needs.
• Manage your own clinical caseload.
• Deliver universal and individual Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Support students using AAC and train staff.

Skills

AAC knowledge

Eating & drinking

Autism support

Adult learning disabilities

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCST membership eligibility

Job description

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a genuine difference?

We are recruiting a Band 6 or Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join an Outstanding specialist college in Sutton on a maternity cover contract.

This is an opportunity to work with young adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication needs, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for adult life.

The Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you'll become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred therapy that has a real impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing communication and eating & drinking needs.
• Managing your own clinical caseload.
• Delivering universal and individual Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Supporting students using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Coaching and training teaching and support staff.
• Working collaboratively with families and external professionals to support successful transitions.
• Promoting independence, inclusion and positive outcomes for every learner.

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll have:

• A degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Knowledge of communication assessment, AAC and eating & drinking.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists looking to progress, as well as established Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists.

What's on Offer?

You'll benefit from:

• Working within an Outstanding specialist education setting.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive multidisciplinary therapy team.
• NHS-equivalent salary and pension.
• Cycle to Work, Car Lease and Salary Sacrifice schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Blue Light Card and a range of retail discounts.
• Free Virtual GP access.
• Flexible working benefits and enhanced family-friendly policies.

Make a Real Difference

If you're a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and wants to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.