Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist AAC

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  • Croydon, Greater London
  • £53,751-60,651 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - AACFull Time, 12 Months Fixed Term, Band 7At a highly specialist level, to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge children/young people referred with speech, language, communication and eating & drinking problemsTo work as a member of the Early Years, Primary and Secondary Teams to provide an efficient, effective and co-ordinated Speech and Language Therapy Service;To take a lead role in a special school designated for primary and secondary aged children whose primary needs are physical, sensory and/or medical. This will involve EDD and AAC work and the successful therapist will be leading the SLT team within the school.To provide highly specialist assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of dysphagia, eating and drinking, and complex communication needs in children within the communityProposed Interview Date - 18th September 2025Main duties of the jobA per job overview above, main duties are as follows:At a highly specialist level, to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge children/young people referred with speech, language, communication and eating & drinking problemsTo work as a member of the Early Years, Primary and Secondary Teams to provide an efficient, effective and co-ordinated Speech and Language Therapy Service;To take a lead role in a special school designated for primary and secondary aged children whose primary needs are physical, sensory and/or medical. This will involve EDD and AAC work and the successful therapist will be leading the SLT team within the school.To provide highly specialist assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of dysphagia, eating and drinking, and complex communication needs in children within the communityMore detail contained in uploaded job descriptionAbout usWe are a friendly team who work closely with families and the wider workforce to improve the communication and feeding opportunities for the children and young people of Croydon. You would be part of this large and supportive team, comprising Speech & Language Therapists, Speech & Language Therapy Assistants and a well-resourced admin team.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa pro rata incl HCAS (outer)ContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number199-7250356-FM-MTJob locationsLennard Road12-18 Lennard RoadCroydonCR9 2RSJob descriptionJob responsibilities***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification*** Job descriptionJob responsibilities***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 2 years post graduation experience with children
Desirable
  • additional training and experience assessing and managing eating and drinking difficulties in infants
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in schoola
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • 2 years post graduation experience with children
Desirable
  • additional training and experience assessing and managing eating and drinking difficulties in infants
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in schoola

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