Speech & Language Therapist – School-Based AAC Specialist

Parkwood Hall Academy Trust; Swanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

Professional development

AAC and SEND specialist training

Trans-disciplinary collaboration

Job summary

Parkwood Hall Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT). The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 4-19 with complex communication needs to access learning and achieve potential.

You will join an established SLT team providing clinical support, supervision and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to grow skills in AAC and SEND within a collaborative, school-based setting.

Qualifications

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification (essential).
• HCPC registration (essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (essential).
• Experience planning and delivering evidence-based interventions (essential).
• Commitment to collaborative, child-centred and neuroaffirming practice (essential).
• Experience of AAC, SEND, autism and complex communication needs would be beneficial but is not essential.

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.
• Collaborate closely with education and care professionals to embed communication throughout the school day.
• Provide training, coaching and consultation to staff teams.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, reports and multi-disciplinary planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

SLT mindset

Education

Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Tools

AAC tools

Job description

Parkwood Hall Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT). The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 4-19 with complex communication needs to access learning and achieve potential.

You will join an established SLT team providing clinical support, supervision and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to grow skills in AAC and SEND within a collaborative, school-based setting.