Speech & Language Therapist

The Witherslack Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist school in Tonbridge, England, is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to provide individualised therapeutic interventions for children with complex educational needs. This part-time role involves supporting multidisciplinary teams, engaging with various staff, and leading surgeries and training where needed. The position offers competitive salary, full school holidays, and numerous benefits, including flexible options for wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Full salary and benefits package

Clinical development programme

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance support

Medical cover for optician and dentist

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Experience engaging children and young people with complex needs is essential.
• Ability to support teams to ensure clinically informed environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions to children and young people with complex needs.
• Support multidisciplinary teams for clinically informed environments.
• Supervise and train staff where appropriate.

Skills

Engaging children and young people with complex needs

Leadership

Training and communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC

Job description

£39,483 - £47,549 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Overview

This role is based at Hilden Park School, 2 days per week. Hilden Park School is an independent specialist day school providing high‑quality education in West Kent to a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviours. As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will support educational and residential colleagues to create therapeutic living and learning environments and will offer individualised interventions based on clinical assessment and formulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions to children and young people with complex needs.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure clinically informed living and learning environments.
• Provide supervision, clinical development and training to staff where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and report to senior management.
• Engage with and support the wider 220+ strong team of clinical colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the HCPC.
• Proven skills and experience engaging children and young people with complex needs.
• Experience supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure a clinically informed environment.
• Strong leadership, training and communication skills.
• Highly organised and able to take initiative.
• Committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people.

Benefits

• Full salary and benefits package: best in the sector.
• Full school holidays, including bank holidays.
• Clinical development programme and opportunities for professional advancement.
• Flexible benefits – life insurance and other options can be adjusted.
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance support.
• Medical cover for optician, dentist and high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.
• £1,000 referral bonus for each friend you recommend who joins.

Working at Witherslack Group

We celebrate diversity and champion neurodiversity. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. By building a diverse team, we better support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information

To view our ex‑offenders policy, please see the policy. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre.