Speech and Language Therapist - Full-time/Part-time

Ripplevale School and College - Rochester, Rochester

• Ref:KCC887-6006-117S
• Posted:05/03/2025
• Pay:Equivalent to Band 5
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/03/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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School: Ripplevale School and College

Location: Rochester, Kent

Role: Speech and Language Therapist (2 positions)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Employment Type: Full or Part Time considered

Salary: Equivalent to Band 5 dependent on experience and hours

Ripplevale School, Rochester is an independent day specialist school and college, specialising in teaching children and young people aged 6 to 25 who have diagnoses such ASD, DLD, anxiety, speech, language and communication needs, dyspraxia or dyslexia. We have an exciting opportunity to expand our team of dedicated therapists and therapy assistants. We are looking for a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, who ideally has some prior experience of working in a school setting.

You will have responsibility for working with children individually, in small groups or within the classroom to develop and deliver holistic, person-centred intervention programmes. You will play a key role in shaping the way Speech and Language Therapy is delivered in the school. You will work independently and autonomously, but with regular support and supervision. You will input into the EHCP process by providing your professional opinions and recommendations at annual reviews, both in person and through written reports.

Benefits of the job include:

• Being a member of a supportive group of on-site OTs and SALTs
• Protected admin time
• Dedicated therapy space
• Working collaboratively with other members of the therapy team and education staff
• Access to CPD, both internally and externally
• Flexibility in the way you offer therapy to suit the student’s needs and your specialisms

Applicants are strongly advised to apply early for this post as we may need to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.

Please apply now by completing the application form. For more information and a job description please contact Ripplevale School Rochester on hr@ripplevaleschoolrochester.co.uk or by telephone on 01634 812233.

Ripplevale School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks which will include a Social Media and Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Ripplevale Rochester is an independent specialist provision for students aged 6 to 25 who have been diagnosed with various needs, which may include ASD, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, social, emotional and other learning difficulties along with high levels of anxiety. The school is set in an historic Medway town and enjoys the outstanding community facilities and links that the towns of Chatham and Rochester have to offer.

Ripplevale provides a holistic child centred approach to education underpinned by our team of 98 Teachers, Teaching assistants, Administrators and Therapists, all working in a caring and nurturing environment, with a common belief that all students have the opportunity to make progress and experience success everyday, in a safe, caring, nurturing and secure environment.

Our site boasts well-resourced classrooms, small class sizes, music and drama facilities, Science labs, Therapy rooms, amazing vocational teaching areas such as our hair and beauty studios, a coffee shop, catering kitchens, as well as numerous areas for children to have fun and enjoy social times. Staff are both welcoming and friendly at this independent school and there is a collaborative approach where resources and best practices are shared.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lesley Cook
• Address:13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG
• Telephone: 07476 574 868
• Email: hr@ripplevaleschoolrochester.co.uk