Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

• Contract Type: Fixed-term (until end of academic year)
• Location: South London Colleges
• Salary: £29,256.90 to £35,316 (pro-rata for 0.8 FTE)
• Working Days: 4 days per week (flexible across multiple locations)

We are seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our team, working with students aged 16-25 who have a range of learning and communication difficulties. This role is crucial in supporting students to access their college courses and achieve their full potential in academic, social, and employment settings.

• Conduct holistic Speech and Language therapy assessments and deliver person-centred interventions to support learners in developing functional skills across the curriculum.
• Understand and address the impact of communication difficulties on a person’s function and behaviour.
• Collaborate with teaching teams to manage students’ communication, social, and behavioural needs in various settings.
• Contribute to support plans and deliver staff training to ensure the curriculum is delivered at an appropriate language and communication level.
• Work closely with learners’ families, carers, and specialist community health and social care teams to facilitate a supportive learning environment.
• Engage in coaching, reflecting with staff, and class observations to enhance educational outcomes.

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with the relevant professional body.
• Experience working with young adults with learning disabilities, specific learning difficulties, or autism.
• Strong understanding of the principles outlined in Valuing People (DOH 2002) and Valuing People Now.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations and adapt to varying educational environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Competitive salary based on part-time hours.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ lives and their future prospects.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

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