Speech & Language Therapy Lead - SEND Education & Wellbeing

ShaftesburyGroupUK; Bromley (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

ShaftesburyGroupUK is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join Nash College as Therapy and Wellbeing Team Lead. The role focuses on delivering high-quality SLT services, leading a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to governance and service development.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, supervise staff, and work within a culture of safety and excellence to support students with special needs on their pathway to independence after college.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC registration.
• RCSLT Membership.
• Experience working with young people with SEND and a range of conditions or transferrable skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting other staff members.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance, and maintaining professional standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language therapy assessment, intervention and review for students with SEND and a range of health conditions.
• Lead, provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to the local therapy and wellbeing team including nurses, therapists and assistants.
• Use evidence-informed approaches and adapt interventions according to the student’s cognitive ability, sensory needs, behavioural presentation, and communication style.
• Support the use of AAC, visual support, and all appropriate communication strategies to engage the student.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, families and external agencies to promote student participation and achievement of their goals.
• Support local governance activities, including audits, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Be part of Nash College Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the ongoing development of provision and integrated working.
• The postholder will typically spend approximately 70% of their time undertaking clinical duties and 30% supporting leadership, management, quality improvement and service development activities.

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

HCPC Registration

RCSLT Membership

Staff Supervision

Clinical Governance

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in SLT

Job description

ShaftesburyGroupUK is seeking an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join Nash College as Therapy and Wellbeing Team Lead. The role focuses on delivering high-quality SLT services, leading a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to governance and service development.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, supervise staff, and work within a culture of safety and excellence to support students with special needs on their pathway to independence after college.