Speech & Language Therapist

Kedleston Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

24/7 helpline

Discounts platform

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Silverways School, part of Kedleston Group in Enfield, is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to support children with autism and special educational needs. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £50,000–£60,000 per year and a focus on evidence-based, child-centred therapy.

You will hold a clinical caseload, work autonomously within a supportive team, collaborate with families and educators, and contribute to service development and training to colleagues across Kedleston

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience delivering evidence-based, child-centred therapy.
• Strong collaboration with families and school teams.

Responsibilities

• Being a skilled member of the SALT clinical team delivering high-quality therapy.
• Holding a clinical caseload and practicing autonomously.
• Supporting therapy planning and service development within an allocated area of responsibility.
• Ensuring practice aligns with Code of Ethics and HCPC/RCST guidelines.
• Working with families, carers, educators and external agencies for holistic support.
• Providing training and consultancy to families, staff and Kedleston Group services.

Skills

SALT practice

Clinical therapy

Child language development

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist

Company: Kedleston Group

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: EN1 3EG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 12 Oct 2026

Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

We are looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will play a vital role in delivering tailored interventions to help children develop their communication and language skills, enabling them to thrive in their learning environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Being a skilled member of the SaLT clinical team, providing a high quality, evidence based and child centred therapy service.
• Holding a clinical case load and practice clinically, setting priorities and working autonomously
• Supporting therapy planning and service development within an allocated area of special responsibility, in line with current research and nationally identified policy.
• Ensuring that all practice is in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the RCSLT and HCPC.
• Working with families, carers, educators and appropriate external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to therapeutic support.
• Providing training and consultancy to families, staff and, where appropriate, to staff in other Kedleston Group services.

Clinical supervision will be provided by internal Senior Speech and Language Therapists or funded externally.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• UK HCPC Registration, and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• successful post registration practice and experience with young people (ideally experience of working with children with ASC needs)

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Silverways School is an independent special school which supports children and young people with autism and associated learning needs. The school is set in the heart of the community in Enfield, North London.

The focus at Silverways School is on maximising every child’s potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible.

Silverways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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