Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT)

Teaching Vacancies; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Sevenoaks is seeking a dedicated speech and language therapist to provide support in a school setting. The successful candidate will assess students' needs, deliver tailored interventions, and collaborate with staff to maintain a safe learning environment. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Professional development package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free hot drinks and snacks

Ample parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for children.
• Develop personalised support plans and maintain records.

Skills

Speech and language assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Collaboration with staff

Maintaining professional standards

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in speech and language therapy

Job description

Overview

The role involves working as part of a Trans-Disciplinary Team (TDT) to provide speech and language therapeutic support in a school setting. Key duties include conducting speech and language assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and developing personalised support plans for children and young people. The role also includes collaboration with staff, supporting training, ensuring adherence to legal and safeguarding standards, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the overall educational and care environment. The position requires maintaining professional standards, attending supervision, and participating in staff development activities.

What the school offers its staff

In return, the successful candidates will join the committed and highly experienced classroom-based teams who are dedicated in providing the best education. Parkwood Hall offers an outstanding professional development package to all staff. In addition, Parkwood Hall also offers an Employee Assistance Programme, free hot drinks and snacks, and ample car parking. We are based on a beautiful site of more than 30 acres and an impressive Victorian building.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.