Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Danecourt School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-7031-201S
• Posted:26/02/2026
• Pay:Grade PO1 £38,221.00 - £48,227.00 Annually (FTE)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:24/04/2026 at 14:00
• Interviews:31st March 2026

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Join Danecout School as a Speech & Language Therapist!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist who is developing a specialism in supporting children with complex learning needs. You’ll work alongside our Occupational Therapist, Behavioural Specialist, and Therapies Assistant, delivering integrated support within our primary-aged special school. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Empowering Pupils: Deliver targeted, specialist, and universal interventions to meet a wide range of communication needs
• Using AAC: Implement low, lite, and high-tech AAC, as part of a Total (inclusive) Communication approach tailored to individual pupils
• Supporting Dysphagia Needs: Provide support for a small but growing number of pupils with assessed/known feeding difficulties (basic dysphagia training is essential)
• Working Across Teams: Collaborate with families, teachers, and external professionals to develop and maintain consistent communication support
• Training Others: Deliver engaging and practical training for parents, class teams, and whole-school staff
• Contributing to EHCPs: Provide reports and input into annual reviews and SEND planning
• Professional Support and Supervision: You’ll receive regular supervision and support from our Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Who you Are

• Qualified and HCPC-Registered
• AAC Confident, with skills in implementing a range of tools and approaches
• Dysphagia-trained (basic level essential)
• A Strong Communicator, able to work collaboratively and compassionately with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Driven by Outcomes, and aspirational in your approach to helping children achieve their fullest potential

What We Offer - check out this video on life at Danecourt! Here’s what you can expect:

• A supportive, team-based culture, where collaboration is key across classrooms and satellite provisions
• Meaningful Impact as your therapy skills will be embedded in daily school life — and you’ll see the immediate results of your support in children’s development and wellbeing
• Access to specialist facilities, therapy support, outdoor learning spaces, and sensory playrooms that enrich the learning experience
• Access to regular training, including CPD for to build confidence and expertise
• Involvement in innovation, with the chance to contribute to the Maritime Outreach Support Service

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Danecourt so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 232589 to arrange or speak to Lou Elliott about the role.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Danecourt School and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, striving to build a team that reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become.  All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with the latest safeguarding guidance.

Information about the school

Danecourt School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent, and Medway. Across the Trust, we believe in transforming education through collaboration, creativity, and an entrepreneurial curriculum that equips children with essential life skills.

At Danecourt, we are proud to be a specialist primary school for pupils with a wide range of needs — including complex learning difficulties and autism. Every child here is valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Our mission is to help all pupils become “STARS” -

S - Self reliant T - Team Players A - Aspirational R - Resilient S - Successful

We achieve this through a personalised curriculum tailored to each child’s individual needs. Our highly trained and dedicated staff have the highest expectations for every pupil — celebrating difference, encouraging curiosity, and unlocking potential in every lesson.

Collaboration sits at the heart of all we do. We work closely with families, carers, and specialist agencies to ensure every child thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. Pupil progress and achievement are celebrated in meaningful ways that reflect the uniqueness of each learner.

If you’re interested in joining our community, we warmly welcome you to visit us — meet our pupils and staff, see our approach in action, and experience the truly special atmosphere that defines Danecourt School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack