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Speech and Language Therapist - Maternity Cover - Full-time - Special Needs Position

The Wyvern School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-7069-231S
  • Posted:09/06/2026
  • Pay:KSF/KSG - FTE £32,140 - £39,760
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:30/06/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:7th July 2026

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We are looking for a passionate and motivated Speech & Language Therapist to join our dedicated team at Wyvern School for a one year maternity cover. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a therapist who has successfully completed their preceptorship year and is ready to develop their skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary SEN school environment. You will play a key role in assessing, planning and delivering tailored interventions, while working closely with staff and families to support pupils’ communication needs. 
 
About the Role
  • Term time only contract, 5 days per week (8:30am–4:30pm)
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils with complex communication needs

Part-time and/or non-term time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work at The Wyvern School?

- A warm, inclusive, and values-driven environment
- Thorough induction and training programme
- On-site parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunities to gain qualifications
- Staff wellbeing support, including:
- Confidential counselling service
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing app with access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy

Important Information

This role is subject to an online check and enhanced DBS clearance.

Shortlisting is based solely on your application form—please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying.

If shortlisted, you’ll be contacted with full interview details.

If you haven’t heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

 

Information about the school

The Wyvern School is a large, dynamic, forward-looking school, with the aim of helping to shape best practice for pupils with complex needs. The school caters for 370 pupils with severe, profound and complex needs including autism.

If you want to play a part in making a difference to the lives of children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you!

The Wyvern School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For all positions where a criminal record check is identified as necessary, an application for a DBS check will be made in the event of the individual being offered the position. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our school website for our policy on ex-offenders.

For further details on the schools Child Protection policy, please see our school website.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2025, as part of the shortlisting process the school reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence. Any relevant information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children will be discussed with the applicant.

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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.