• Training Role

About us

Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is a highly successful and rapidly growing communication method designed for non-speaking or minimally speaking autistic individuals and others with complex communication needs. Spell to Connect is Melbourne’s dedicated hub for the S2C community. We are committed to presuming competence and creating opportunities for individuals to express themselves, participate meaningfully, and reach their full potential.

To learn more about S2C, The spellers movie on Youtube highlights the method.

About the role

The Spelling to Communicate (S2C) Practitioner works one-to-one with nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals, supporting the development of purposeful motor skills and communication through the Spelling to Communicate (S2C) approach both in clinic and community based. This training role is performed under the guidance and supervision of an experienced S2C Practitioner, with ongoing mentoring, training, and professional support provided to ensure best practice and quality service delivery.

This position involves working a minimum of 15 hours per week across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Additional hours may become available as the practice continues to grow and client demand increases.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, patience, adaptability, and a commitment to neurodiversity affirming practice.

Key responsibilities

This role will be working 1:1 with spellers of all ages building the motor skills required for communication. During each 1hr session, an age appropriate lesson is the basis of teaching the motor skills required to develop communication. Training and supervision will be provided.

Desirable Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Qualifications in education, disability support, speech pathology, occupational therapy, allied health, or related fields.
• Experience supporting AAC users.
• Knowledge of sensory processing and regulation strategies.

What we offer

1. Comprehensive S2C training.
2. Ongoing mentoring and clinical supervision.
3. Opportunities for professional growth and career development and increased earnings.
4. Meaningful work that helps individuals access communication and self-expression.

Apply now

If you are passionate about supporting individuals with communication and self-regulation needs, and you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.