Incredible Opportunity: Arabic-Speaking Speech & Language Therapist (Specialist in Swallowing & Feeding Disorders)

Location: Doha, Qatar
Age Group: Children aged 3–10 years
Languages: Fluency in Arabic & English is essential
Specialism: Swallowing & Feeding Disorders (Dysphagia)

We’re looking for an exceptional Arabic-speaking Speech & Language Therapist who brings clinical and educational expertise, heart, creativity, and purpose to their work. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be a lifeline for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), many of whom are non-verbal and medically fragile. If your calling is to support children who need someone to speak for them and with them—you’ve just found your ideal role!

Who we are looking for?

• A qualified Speech & Language Therapist with extensive experience in Dysphagia and complex feeding & swallowing disorders

• A bilingual communicator with fluency in both Arabic and English

• A compassionate clinician who instinctively connects with children who are non-verbal, medically vulnerable, and unable to self-advocate

• A creative problem-solver, able to develop bespoke communication systems and feeding protocols tailored to each child’s unique needs

• A collaborative team player, eager to work hand-in-hand with educators, OTs, physiotherapists, nurses, and families

• Someone who sees every micro-progress as a milestone worth celebrating

Why this International PMLD School?

• Be part of an internationally respected, inclusive school—the first of its kind in Qatar—pioneering education and therapy for children with complex needs

• Work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that values your voice, your ideas, and your specialist knowledge

• Shape the communication journey of children who rely on AAC, eye gaze, body language, and alternative methods to connect with the world

• Support feeding development using evidence-based approaches, with access to the latest tools and resources

• Join a workplace that understands that progress is personal, and that every smile, swallow, and sound matters

What you will do..

• Deliver individualised feeding and swallowing assessments and interventions for children with complex medical profiles

• Design and implement tailored communication strategies, including AAC and multi-sensory approaches

• Collaborate closely with educators and families to embed therapy goals into daily routines

• Support the school team in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for learning and development

• Be a leader in best practice—offering training, guidance, and insight to staff and families

Package & benefits

• Relocation support to beautiful Doha

• Tax-free salary, health insurance, and Annual Flights to your home destination

• Work in a purpose-built setting designed for children with high and complex needs

• Ongoing CPD opportunities and support for career progression

• A community of passionate professionals committed to making a difference—every single day

Send your CV to Claire@sendinternational.co.uk

or, call 00 44 1925 909429 to start a conversation

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