Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide a clinical and advisory SLT service to children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs within our special school and early years settings in Bexley.

The successful candidate will work with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, Autism and learning difficulties/disabilities within special schools. They will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing an integrated care pathway.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing an assessment and therapy service for children with speech and language needs
• Developing the ability to reflect on auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic aspects of clients' communication
• Managing a complex communication caseload
• Delivering care in line with the RCSLT/HCPC professional guidelines and standards
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based therapy interventions

The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, organisational and prioritisation skills, and the ability to work with diverse client needs.

The post is fixed term for 9 months, full-time, Band 5, with a salary of £36,943 to £44,900 per annum.

Job Requirements:

• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• At least 1-year post-qualification experience of assessment and intervention of speech, language communication in education settings
• Clinical experience of assessment and advice for children and young people with speech, language, communication needs, including social communication differences and Autistic CYP