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Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6/7

Permanent Education

Job Description

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.
You'll Be Supporting Students With:
  • 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
We're Looking For Someone Who Has:
  • 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.
Why Apply Through Starfyn Education?
  • 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.
If you're a passionate Speech & Language Therapist looking to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of the Starfyn Education team will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity.

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