Speech and Language Therapist in Kent

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Kent

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE (DOE) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + £3,000 Relocation Package (T&Cs apply)

Hours: 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

Contract: Permanent | Term-time only (option for full-time, 52-week contract available)

Essential: Full UK driving licence & access to own vehicle

Why Join Us?

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

We’re currently trialling a 4-Day Working Week, aimed at improving wellbeing and work/life balance — without impacting your salary. If successful, this initiative will be rolled out across the organisation. There’s never been a better time to join the team!

We also offer:

• A £2,000 CPD training allowance in your first year
• A £5,000 Welcome Bonus
• Up to £3,000 relocation support

The Role

We are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding multidisciplinary clinical team. You will support children and young people with a range of complex needs including autism, developmental delays, and social communication difficulties.

Working closely with clinical leaders and school teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect speech and language therapy
• Support systems-level, preventative interventions with a whole-school approach
• Deliver expert training, consultation, and guidance to staff and stakeholders
• Independently manage a clinical caseload
• Participate in audit, research, and service development activities
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

About You

You are a skilled and compassionate professional with a passion for inclusive education and evidence-based practice.

Essential Criteria:

• BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC and RCSLT registration
• Minimum 1–2 years’ post-registration experience
• Strong clinical report writing and case management skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience in special education or ASC/SEMH settings
• Familiarity with whole-school or systems-level intervention models

About the Organisation

We are a leading provider of special education and therapeutic support services across the UK. With a reputation for high-quality provision and positive outcomes, we focus on making a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Proudly certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Known for our inclusive culture, innovation, and career development opportunities.

What We Offer

Professional Support & Growth

• £2,000 CPD budget in your first year
• Ongoing supervision, clinical forums, and development pathways

Benefits Package

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/fertility benefits
• Access to our Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with:
• Critical illness cover
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes
• Private health insurance options
• 100s of retail & lifestyle discounts

Apply Now

If you're passionate about using your clinical skills to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English