Ella McKenzie

Lead the development of evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) resources for a global audience, supporting a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs. Oversee project planning and delivery for SALT content development, using data insights to prioritise and maximise impact. Drive timelines, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance across the content development cycle.

Speech and Language Therapy Content Lead - Twinkl - Remote

(2025-06)

• Lead the development of evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) resources for a global audience, supporting a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs.
• Oversee project planning and delivery for SALT content development, using data insights to prioritise and maximise impact.
• Drive timelines, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance across the content development cycle.
• Analyse user data and engagement metrics to inform content strategy and identify gaps in provision.
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams to design impactful, accessible resources at scale
• Ensure content aligns with best practice and current clinical guidance.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of SALT provision within a large-scale EdTech platform.
• Support the development of guidance and resources for educators and practitioners to embed effective communication support in everyday practice.

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Happy Talk Therapy Ltd - Hybrid

(2024-08 - 2025-06)

• Delivery of specialist SLT intervention for children with Early Years complex needs and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), alongside a wider caseload of persistent and complex SLCN.
• Conducting in-depth initial and review assessments, integrating standardised and dynamic assessment tools to inform clinical decision-making.
• Providing differential diagnoses for a range of speech, language, and communication disorders through advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Producing high-quality clinical reports underpinned by theoretical models, best-practice guidelines, and research-led approaches.
• Embedding SLT interventions within curriculum planning and classroom strategies, fostering collaborative working with educational staff to support inclusive learning.
• Evaluating the impact and effectiveness of intervention strategies through structured outcome measurement and data analysis.
• Applying specialist clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, establishing accurate diagnoses and individualised therapy goals within multi-disciplinary frameworks.
• Delivering targeted, evidence-based interventions for children with complex clinical, social, and learning needs, ensuring therapy aligns with their wider developmental and educational objectives.
• Maintaining meticulous clinical documentation in accordance with professional and legal standards.

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Mable Therapy - Remote

(2024-01 - 2025-09)

• Providing individualised, evidence-based remote therapy for children with SLCN, utilising digital platforms to deliver high-quality intervention.
• Conducting comprehensive speech and language assessments via telehealth, adapting standardised assessment tools for online administration.
• Producing detailed clinical reports with diagnostic conclusions, therapy recommendations, and progress tracking.
• Collaborating with parents, educators, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated support across home and school settings.
• Implementing structured therapy programmes targeting phonological, expressive, receptive, and social communication difficulties.

Speech and Language Therapist - The Owl Therapy Centre - Remote

(2023-09 - 2024-09)

• Managing a caseload of children with complex speech and language disorders, providing specialist assessment and therapy via remote platforms.
• Conducting in-depth analysis of language development, processing difficulties, and communication profiles to inform therapy planning.
• Developing individualised therapy plans aligned with current research and clinical best practice.
• Working in partnership with families and schools to optimise therapy outcomes and generalisation of skills.
• Writing up-to-date, accurate notes and reports reflecting clinical knowledge.
• Carrying out all necessary clinical administration efficiently.

Speech and Language Therapist - Magic Words Therapy

(2023-01 - 2024-09)

• Delivering high-impact SLT interventions within mainstream schools and private clinic settings, addressing a broad spectrum of communication disorders.
• Conducting structured assessments to establish differential diagnoses and individualised therapy goals.
• Leading group and one-to-one therapy sessions incorporating innovative, evidence-based techniques.
• Providing training and support to teaching staff and parents to facilitate communication development across settings.

Speech and Language Therapist - Moor House School & College

(2021-09 - 2022-12)

• Providing specialist SLT intervention for students with persistent SLCN, integrating therapy into their educational and social environments.
• Conducting annual review assessments and contributing to multi-disciplinary planning.
• Collaborating closely with educators and therapists to embed communication strategies within the curriculum.
• Delivering structured, evidence-based therapy programmes for students with complex learning and communication needs.
• Producing detailed clinical reports and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation.

Student Speech and Language Therapist - CommuniCATE Aphasia Clinic

(2020-09 - 2021-03)

• Providing online therapy to individuals with aphasia in a group and one-to-one setting.
• Conducting collaborative goal planning with clients and clinical supervisors.
• Administering qualitative assessments and collecting case histories.
• Producing end-of-therapy reports reflecting clinical progress.

MSc - Speech and Language Therapy - City, University of London (2019-09 - 2021-08)

BSc (Hons) - Human Communication Science - University of Portsmouth (2018-09 - 2019-07)

FdSc - Speech, Language and Communication Science - University of Portsmouth (2016-09 - 2018-07)