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

Aspire School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-7005-95S
  • Posted:25/06/2025
  • Pay:From Sept 25 - £31,888 - £35,236 (includes SEN)
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:08/07/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you passionate about supporting children’s communication and language development? Do you have expertise in working with pupils with ASD and a commitment to inclusive practice? Are you looking to gain experience working with children with a range of communication strengths? Aspire school is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team.

You will play a key role in embedding our vision for communication across the school, working collaboratively with staff, pupils, and families.

At Aspire school we believe that learning needs to be individual for all and aspirational for everyone.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing, planning, and delivering specialist speech and language interventions
  • Supporting curriculum planning and delivery to integrate communication strategies
  • Providing training and support for staff and parents
  • Developing specialist knowledge in ASD and sharing best practice
  • Contributing to school improvement projects and service development

We are looking for:

  • A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration.
  • A genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people through speech and language support.
  • Experience of delivering assessments and interventions in a range of approaches relating to ASD and speech and language needs
  • Experience of working in mainstream and/or specialist schools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Clear communicator with adults and children
  • A positive role model to all

 In return, we offer:

  • A friendly and supportive team
  • A therapy approach where you can focus on delivering tailored, individualised care to pupils, developing and using your own clinical judgement
  • Regular supervision and support to complete your NQP competencies
  • Regular opportunities for multi-disciplinary working
  • A healthy work-life balance
  • An inclusive environment where you feel valued
  • Ongoing CPD opportunities and support to embed new skills
  • A supportive Senior Leadership team

We are looking for the right applicant and would consider applications from those wanting full/part time hours. This is a permanent term time(38 weeks per year plus 5 training days). An all year round, part-time position maybe considered for the right applicant. The full-time, year-round salary (including SEN allowance) from Sept 25 is £31,888 - £35,236. This amount represents the full-time equivalent salary and will be adjusted pro-rata based on actual hours and weeks worked for term-time only.

CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed online application form. No agencies please

Aspire school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information

Information about the school

Aspire School is a special free school in Sittingbourne for children aged from 4 to 11 years; opened in September 2020. The school provides 168 places for pupils with autism and speech and language needs. Aspire School will provide exceptional specialist teaching from a team of specialist teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals. The new premises have been specifically designed to meet the needs of the children and will include therapy rooms, a high tech sensory room, soft play and a swing room. The curriculum will reflect the individual needs of the pupils and will offer opportunities for academic learning and the development of communication, life skills and personalised targets.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.