Band 6 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Royal Wootton Bassett

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated SaLT to join our Specialised Learning Disability Therapy Team at Horizons College.

We provide therapy within the specialist college for young adults aged 16-25 with learning disabilities, autism, and/or profound multiple physical needs.

Main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive SaLT assessment and interventions within the classroom setting.
• Working with learners and staff to integrate the use of AAC and communication devices.
• Embedding communication strategies and delivering staff training.

You will be part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team that values a holistic approach to care. You will also belong to AWP’s network of SaLTs and have opportunities to support service development.

You will use your skills to work with those with complex health needs by supporting education staff to promote inclusion and break down barriers to learning.

There are many opportunities to develop your skills. We provide Continuing Professional Development and career progression opportunities. We are committed to promoting wellbeing and offer clinical supervision, annual appraisal, and reflective practice sessions.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Provide SaLT assessment, working collaboratively with the learner and the MDT towards shared goals.

Communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary setting.

Integrate into the college curriculum to support the removal of barriers to learning.

Promote a Total Communication Environment.

Provide training and development to staff.

Offer advice and support to service users, families, carers, and the MDT.

Communicate findings from assessments effectively.

Set and evaluate joint targets with college staff in accordance with individual EHCP requirements.

Create and implement therapy programmes and resources.

Implement low-tech and high-tech augmentative and alternative communication solutions.

Participate in MDT meetings and Annual Reviews.

Interface with a range of health and other statutory and voluntary agencies for the benefit of the learner.

Communicate the role and values of the SaLT service effectively in a variety of situations.

Adapt communication skills and use developed strategies to meet the needs of individuals who may have alternative communication needs and who present with physical, cognitive, speech, language, or sensory impairments.

Use therapeutic skills to negotiate and motivate learners to engage with intervention and ensure their informed consent and involvement.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Significant and comprehensive post-qualification experience in a S< role Significant post-qualification experience in Learning Disabilities Relevant post qualification experience and training in autism Membership of appropriate professional body – RCSLT and HCPC Knowledge of policy and practice in relation to SLT and learning disability Knowledge and experience of training others Experience of working in the community with people with LD/ASD Proven ability to work under duress and to manage challenging situations and individuals Experience of working in teams Experience of working with families and with complex individuals

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working in teams
• Experience of working with families and with complex individuals
• Independent and autonomous practitioner who knows own limits and can actively seek supervision when this is required
• Experience in managing and /or supervising others
• Knowledge and experience of training others
• Demonstrable experience in diagnosis and delivery of interventions conditions that fall under the remit of Speech and Language Therapy
• Able to demonstrate experience of team working, contribution and decision making

Desirable

• Dysphagia training

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills.
• Good IT skills
• Able to demonstrate the use of creative and innovative thinking in daily practice
• Proven ability to work under duress and to manage challenging situations and individuals
• Independent and autonomous practitioner who knows own limits and can actively seek supervision when this is required
• Able to demonstrate the use of creative and innovative thinking in daily practice

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

Closing Date: 19 July 2026