Sadiya Mangerah
SALT
Hello, my name is Sadiya.
I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 2012, graduating from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. I began my career in healthcare, supporting both adults and children for three years before transitioning to the education sector in 2016. Since then, I have worked extensively across a range of school settings, including mainstream, remedial and specialist schools, gaining valuable experience supporting children and young people with diverse needs and profiles.
My clinical interests include language development, social interaction, foundational literacy and speech sound development. I am passionate about working collaboratively with families, educators and other professionals to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive. I particularly enjoy developing practical strategies that can be embedded into everyday learning and social environments.
The Words First value that resonates most strongly with me is collaboration. I believe that a holistic, team-based approach, drawing on the insights and expertise of families, teachers and other professionals, is key to developing individualised strategies that reflect each child’s unique needs and help them reach their full potential.
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors and chasing the sun. I enjoy travelling to new places, baking, gardening and staying active through exercise. I also cherish spending quality time with my family. Friends would describe me as dedicated, thoughtful, creative and motivated – qualities that I bring to both my personal and professional life.
