Senior Speech & Language Therapist at Valence School

  22 Days Remaining


22 Days Remaining
  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/VS/62412
  Location
Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£23.61 Hourly
Term Time : 30 hours per week : £1,000 'golden hello' payment (pro-rata)
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 4th Jan 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
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About this Role

We’re looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated and collaborative therapy team, supporting students with a range of communication and eating/drinking needs.

This is a key role in helping us expand and enhance therapy services for students with complex needs. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses, with strong support from experienced communication and therapy assistants.

Your Role Will Include:

  • Delivering specialist assessments and interventions for students with eating and drinking difficulties

  • Supporting and implementing AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems

  • Working collaboratively with education and residential teams

  • Helping shape therapy delivery, staff training, and service development

A post-graduate qualification in dysphagia is desirable but not essential—we offer funded training and supervision from a dysphagia-trained therapist. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to wider service development alongside senior therapists.

What We Offer:

  • A structured, collaborative therapy model

  • Excellent CPD and training opportunities

  • Generous pension scheme & life cover

  • Retail discounts

  • Staff well-being sessions

  • Free on-site parking

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while making a real difference to the lives of young people.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates.  The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).


Contact Details

  Human Resources
  01959567841
  vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

Valence School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please read the job description and person specification. Using examples, show how your knowledge, skills and experience meet these requirements and why you are applying for this post.
  2. The role involves significant physical support, including moving and handling of children and young people with physical disabilities. Are you physically able to carry out these responsibilities? If not, please give details including any reasonable adjustments.

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