Speech & Language Therapy Assistant - Full-time

Broomhill Bank School (Hextable), Hextable

• Ref:KCC886-70027002-264S
• Posted:23/05/2025
• Pay:KSD £26,393 FTE (pro rata to £20,116.74 for 39 w )
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/06/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:w/c 16 June

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Are you keen to join a thriving, integrated Speech and Language Therapy Team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with Communication and Interaction Needs?

Are you looking for being valued and work in a school that supports your professional development?

If so, we invite you to join our supportive and dedicated team consisting of Speech & Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and a Therapy Lead who prepare every student for their life ahead.

We are looking for Speech and Language Therapist  Assistant who:

• Enjoys forging positive relationships with young people and knows how to inspire students to become well rounded and confident individuals
• Acts as a communication role model within the school environment
• Is prepared to be involved in delivery of Therapy Interventions
• Will deliver Communication and Interaction Lessons with colleagues
• Will support the creation of communication resources alongside other exciting innovations
• Has relevant experience of working with young people with Special Educational and communication needs

In return we can offer:

• To be a part of a friendly, supportive and talented team who transform the lives of young people to prepare them for life
• Staff Development Opportunities. We are genuinely committed to developing and empowering our staff and there is an array of bespoke support and development opportunities available
• Attractive Rewards Scheme that includes Kent Rewards, Kent Child Care Vouchers, generous Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to work Scheme and access to school fitness suite for use by staff outside of student hours
• Well-being services including Free Employee Support Line
• Full school holidays including two-week October Half-Term

Please note that this post is for 32.5 hours per week/ 39 weeks per annum

 Broomhill Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Broomhill Bank School is not just a place to teach, but to educate. Through a whole school holistic approach, we focus on both academic and wider skills to prepare and develop every child for their life ahead.

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community.

There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley.

Students are taught in small classes of 7-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE’s, Entry Level GCSE’s and Functional Skills.

Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual.

Our Values and Ethos:

•We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff

•We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do

•We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community

•We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to expand our role and develop new curriculum areas of delivery.

A continuous refurbishment programme is improving and adding to existing facilities.

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of an exceptionally supportive staff team in our highly successful special school, we would welcome your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Eileen Andrade
• Address:Broomhill Bank School (North), Rowhill Rd, Hextable, Kent, BR8 7RP
• Telephone: 01322 662937
• Email: hr@broomhill-bank.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection
• Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Job Description
• Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Person Specification
• Employment of Ex Offenders