Speech and Language Therapist

Speech & Language Therapist (SALT)

Kent | Specialist Education Setting | Term-Time Only

We are currently supporting a specialist school in Kent to recruit a Speech & Language Therapist to join their established therapy team on an interim basis while permanent recruitment is underway.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced therapist who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary school environment and is confident managing their own caseload. The setting supports approximately 140 pupils on a single site and has a strong therapy provision already in place, including a Senior SALT and additional therapists delivering universal support across the school.

The Opportunity

• Full-time, term-time only position
• Open to one full-time therapist or two part-time therapists
• Ongoing contract, anticipated to be around six months
• Competitive daily rate
• Potential opportunity for a permanent appointment

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated speech and language therapy within classroom environments
• Provide classroom-based support and collaborative interventions alongside school staff
• Lead small group therapy sessions where appropriate
• Deliver direct 1:1 interventions for pupils requiring targeted support
• Independently manage and prioritise an allocated caseload
• Complete assessments and develop appropriate therapy plans
• Contribute to annual review documentation and written SALT reports where required
• Work closely with teaching staff, families and the wider therapy team to support positive outcomes for pupils

About You

To be considered, you will:

• Be a qualified Speech & Language Therapist with relevant professional registration
• Have previous experience working within a school setting (essential)
• Be confident working autonomously and managing a varied caseload
• Have strong assessment, intervention and report-writing skills
• Be comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Be passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs

What's on Offer

• Supportive and established therapy team
• Well-resourced specialist setting
• All required equipment and resources provided on site
• Opportunity to influence outcomes for pupils through integrated therapeutic practice
• Flexible consideration for both interim and permanent candidates
• Part-time applicants welcomed

If you are an experienced Speech & Language Therapist looking for your next opportunity within a specialist educational environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to discuss the role in more detail.