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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