Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6 Speech and Language TherapistLocation: KingstonSalary: NHS Band 6 ( 42,823- 50,559 FTE)Working Pattern: Full-time (5 days per week), Term Time + 4 WeeksAn Outstanding Specialist College in Kingston is seeking a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join its dedicated multidisciplinary team. The college supports young people and adults with a range of special educational needs, including autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), communication difficulties and complex medical needs.The successful candidate will provide person-centred Speech and Language Therapy, carrying out communication and eating and drinking assessments, supporting the use of AAC, developing individual therapy programmes, and working collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals to promote positive outcomes for students.Requirements:Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membershipExperience supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or autismKnowledge of AAC and eating and drinking assessmentsPrevious experience within an educational setting is desirableThe college offers excellent career development, generous pension schemes, wellbeing support, employee discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and the opportunity to work within a leading specialist education trust committed to transforming lives.Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants ..... full job details .....