Jade Finnegan
SALT
HCPC Registration number: SL044854
Hello, my name is Jade!
I completed my MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at Canterbury Christ Church University in 2026, having previously completed a BSc in Psychology, where I developed a particular interest in child development. This interest has stayed with me throughout my career and ultimately led me to pursue a career in speech and language therapy.
I have had a varied career to date, with each experience contributing to my passion for supporting children and young people and making a genuine difference in their lives. Having worked in the emergency services and having foster siblings, I have seen first-hand the impact that social, emotional and mental health can have on education, relationships and everyday life. This has developed into a particular passion for supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Words First value that resonates most strongly with me is keeping the student’s best interests at the heart of all our decisions. I believe that for interventions to have the greatest impact, we need to consider the whole child and understand what is meaningful and important to them. By taking a holistic, individualised approach, we can create support that is relevant, empowering and meaningful.
Outside of work, I enjoy baking and spending time with my friends and family.
If you asked my best friend to describe me, I think she would say I’m caring, calm and clumsy!
