Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6/7

Band 6/7 Speech & Language Therapist (Maternity Cover)

Hillingdon
Full-Time | 5 Days per Week | Term Time + 4 Week
Band 6: -42,823 - -50,559 FTE-
Band 7: -51,743 - -58,385 FTE

Starfyn Education is proud to be working in partnership with an Outstanding Specialist College in Hillingdon to recruit a Band 6 or Band 7 Speech & Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team on a maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist further education setting, supporting young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You''ll play a vital role in empowering learners to develop their communication, independence, and life skills through creative, person-centred therapy.

The Role As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality Speech & Language Therapy services at both universal and individual levels.
• Assess and manage communication, eating and drinking needs using a range of formal and informal assessment tools.
• Work independently to manage your own clinical caseload.
• Support learners with complex communication needs, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Collaborate with teaching staff to embed communication strategies into the curriculum.
• Deliver training, coaching and guidance to education staff to maximise student outcomes.
• Work closely with families and external professionals to ensure smooth transitions into and out of the college.
• Promote person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming practice that encourages independence, inclusion and positive outcomes for every learner.

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Moderate, Severe and Profound Learning Disabilities
• Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Complex communication needs requiring AAC
• Eating and drinking (dysphagia) needs
• Physical disabilities and associated medical needs

• A Degree in Speech & Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• Current HCPC Registration.
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience supporting young people or adults with complex learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong knowledge of communication assessment, AAC, and eating and drinking (dysphagia) management.
• Previous experience working within an educational or specialist SEND setting (desirable).
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

• Dedicated specialist consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process.
• Competitive salary aligned to NHS Band 6 or 7.
• Opportunity to work within an Outstanding specialist college.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team with excellent opportunities for professional development.
• Potential for future opportunities within our network of specialist education settings.