Reed
Speech and Language Therapist
- Location: West London
- Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only
- Salary Range: Term Time only salary £25k – £33k-(FTE (4 days)£32k – £40k)
Join our specialist independent college as a Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT), providing crucial support to students aged 19–25 with moderate, severe, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. This role is based across our two sites, focusing on the Life and Living Pathway at The Triangle in Hounslow and the Engagement for Life and Vocational Pathways at the main college site.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Deliver speech and language therapy as indicated in student Education Healthcare Plans, including individual and group therapy sessions.
- Support teaching and support staff to embed SaLT programs in lessons in line with the relevant curriculums.
- Act as a leader and advocate for the college’s ‘Total Communication’ approach, supporting staff and wider stakeholders to realise the importance of communication.
- Oversee dysphagia lead for the college by leading on dysphagia assessment, programme writing, supporting class team knowledge, and implementing programmes.
- Organise own time, including clinical supervision, to best meet student needs in collaboration with the Assistant Head and pathway leads.
- Produce reports for annual reviews and attend reviews when needed.
- Be an integral part of the assessment process of new students, supporting the assessment process and liaising with the current setting to order the correct equipment to support individual students.
- Support all staff to ensure SaLT resources are made, ordered, organised, and used effectively to support provision.
- Report to the Principal and the Board on speech and language therapy service regularly, providing expert advice to support the strategic expansion of the service in line with student numbers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- At least two years’ experience working in a specialist school or college for young adults with very complex needs, including PMLD, SLD, and autism.
- Basic understanding of supporting students with dysphagia and able to signpost to specialists when required.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to advocate for and implement a Total Communication approach.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated, holistic therapy team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Being part of a supportive and dedicated team.
- Contributing to a meaningful cause, enhancing the educational and personal growth of students with complex needs.
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