Job Description

Specialist College Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6/7

Location: Southwark (Camberwell Green & Bermondsey)
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing
Rate: £24.00–£34.00 per hour

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join an Outstanding Specialist College in Southwark, supporting young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The college offers life-changing learning opportunities for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), communication and behavioural difficulties, and complex medical needs.

This role is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist with experience in specialist education or complex needs. You will work within a highly supportive, multi-disciplinary team, delivering person-centred, evidence-based speech and language therapy to empower learners to develop functional communication, independence, and skills for meaningful participation in their community.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs for young people and adults with complex SEND, including PMLD and behavioural needs.

• Plan and deliver individualised and group therapy programmes aligned with learners’ functional goals and educational outcomes.

• Provide specialist advice, modelling, and training to teaching staff, support workers, and families to embed communication strategies across the learning environment.

• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, annual reviews, and multi-disciplinary team meetings.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with professional, organisational, and legal standards.

• Support service development and best practice, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues or students (Band 7 level).

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).

• HCPC registration and membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

• Experience working with young people or adults with SEND, PMLD, complex communication needs, or behavioural challenges.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.

• A reflective and proactive approach to continuing professional development.

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