Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) – Professional Consultant (On-site)

Fastispeed Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist consultant to provide specialist support to post-16 learners with SEND. The role involves assessing communication needs, planning interventions, and producing professional reports. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a recognized SaLT qualification with proven experience. This position offers a flexible commitment of 2 hours per week on-site, in alignment with safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration in good standing.
• Proven experience working with post-16 SEND learners.
• Ability to produce professional reports and measurable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments of speech and communication needs.
• Plan and deliver interventions within agreed on-site hours.
• Produce clear written reports for education settings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional boundaries

Learner-centred approach

Education

Recognised SaLT qualification

HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) – Professional Consultant (On‑site, 2 hours/week)

Organisation: British Creative Institute (BCI)

Location: 6 Dyas Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8SF (on‑site)

Commitment: 2 hours once per week (fixed weekly slot, to be agreed)

Contract type: Consultant / self‑employed professional services (or PAYE by agreement)

Salary/fees: Competitive – exceeds National Minimum Wage and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and proven impact

Start: As soon as safer recruitment checks are completed

About the role

British Creative Institute (BCI) is seeking an experienced HCPC‑registered Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT/SLT) to provide specialist support to post‑16 learners with SEND (16–25). You may already operate as an independent consultant providing services to the education sector—BCI welcomes this, provided you meet compliance and safeguarding requirements.

You will work on‑site with learners and staff to support communication, interaction, and functional language needs, helping learners access education and achieve outcomes (including EHCP outcomes where applicable), in a safe, person‑centred way aligned to statutory safeguarding expectations for education settings.

Key responsibilities

• Complete screening/assessment of speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) and produce clear, practical recommendations.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions (1:1 and/or small group) within the weekly on‑site hours.
• Produce written reports suitable for education settings (e.g., strategies, outcomes, reasonable adjustments, targets).
• Advise and coach staff on communication‑friendly practice, including classroom strategies and differentiation.
• Support learners with a range of needs (e.g., ASD, SEMH, anxiety, trauma‑informed needs, sensory profiles, literacy‑linked language needs).
• Liaise professionally with parents/carers and external professionals (with appropriate consent and information‑sharing protocols).
• Maintain accurate case notes and follow safeguarding and confidentiality requirements expected in colleges.

Essential requirements (must‑have)

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist (current and in good standing). The SLT title is a regulated/protected professional designation and registrants must practise to HCPC standards. (The HCPC)
• Recognised SaLT qualification (UK‑recognised degree/postgraduate route leading to eligibility for HCPC registration).
• Proven, recent experience working with post‑16 SEND learners (16–25) in education and/or community settings.
• Ability to produce professional reports and deliver practical, measurable strategies that staff can implement.
• Excellent communication, professional boundaries, and a trauma‑informed, learner‑centred approach.

Mandatory safeguarding, legal and compliance checks

• Enhanced DBS check (and barred list check where the duties meet the threshold for regulated activity). (GOV.UK)
• Right to work in the UK, identity checks, and verification of professional registration/qualifications.
• References: two professional references (and additional references if required to cover gaps in work history).
• Agreement to comply with BCI policies and statutory safeguarding guidance for schools/colleges (including conduct expectations for staff/contractors).
• Understanding of SEND practice across the 0–25 system (including outcomes‑focused support alongside EHCP frameworks where relevant). (GOV.UK)
• Professional indemnity insurance (where operating as self‑employed/limited company) and secure handling of records/data.

Desirable (nice‑to‑have)

• Experience contributing to EHCP outcomes, annual reviews, and multi‑agency planning.
• Additional training in ASD, selective mutism, dysphagia (if applicable), AAC/total communication approaches, or SEMH‑informed practice.
• Experience delivering staff training/briefings in FE or specialist post‑16 settings.

How to apply

• CV (including post‑16 SEND experience)
• HCPC registration number and evidence of current registration
• Short cover note explaining your weekly availability and approach to supporting post‑16 learners
• Evidence/examples of relevant report writing (redacted/anonymised)
• Two professional referees’ details

SaLT Consultant – BCI Birmingham

Safeguarding statement: BCI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks in line with statutory expectations for schools and colleges.