Speech & Language Therapist – Specialist College (Education)

ACADEMICS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 42,823 - 58,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

ACADEMICS in Sutton is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team on a maternity cover basis. The post offers NHS Band 6/7 salary dependent on experience and full-time hours.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, person-centred therapy, undertake assessments, develop communication and eating & drinking programmes, support AAC, and collaborate with teaching staff, families and external professionals to maximise student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.
• Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Knowledge of AAC and eating & drinking assessments.
• Previous experience within an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred Speech & Language Therapy.
• Carry out assessments and develop communication and eating & drinking programmes.
• Support the use of AAC and work with teaching staff, families and external professionals to maximise student outcomes.

Skills

HCPC registration

Autism experience

AAC knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech & Language Therapy

Job description

ACADEMICS in Sutton is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join its multidisciplinary team on a maternity cover basis. The post offers NHS Band 6/7 salary dependent on experience and full-time hours.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, person-centred therapy, undertake assessments, develop communication and eating & drinking programmes, support AAC, and collaborate with teaching staff, families and external professionals to maximise student outcomes.