Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Trans-disciplinary team

AAC expertise

Job summary

Parkwood Hall Academy Trust in London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Trans-Disciplinary Team, working with pupils aged 4 to 19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism or communication needs. You will assess, deliver individual and group interventions and help develop AAC systems.

HCPC registration is essential; the post is term-time only, Monday to Friday, within a team of two Senior Therapists.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification required.
• HCPC registration required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language and communication assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions.
• Develop personalised communication programmes and strategies.
• Support the implementation and development of AAC systems and resources.
• Work closely with education and care staff to embed communication across the school day.
• Provide training, coaching and consultation to staff teams.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, reports and multi-disciplinary planning.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interper.;

Collaborative practice

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Job description

A Speech and Language Therapist post in the Trans-Disciplinary Team at Parkwood Hall Academy Trust, working with pupils aged 4 to 19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism or communication needs. The work centres on assessment, individual and group intervention and developing AAC systems, alongside training staff and contributing to EHCP reviews. The post is term-time only, Monday to Friday, within a team that includes two Senior Therapists. HCPC registration is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Conduct speech, language and communication assessments
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions
• Develop personalised communication programmes and strategies
• Support the implementation and development of AAC systems and resources
• Work closely with education and care staff to embed communication across the school day
• Provide training, coaching and consultation to staff teams
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, reports and multi-disciplinary planning

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience planning and delivering evidence-based interventions

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to collaborative, child-centred and neuroaffirming practice

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience of AAC, SEND, autism and complex communication needs

What’s offered

• Regular clinical supervision and professional development
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in AAC and SEND
• Supportive and experienced therapy team
• Collaborative trans-disciplinary model of working
• Access to wellbeing support