Specialist or Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,200 per year |
| Additional salary information: | FTE DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 287207FAJ |
Summary
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SALT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Specialist or Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Baston House School – Kent BR2 7AB
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience) plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period plus £3000 Relocation package. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance) (T&C's apply)
*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)
The role:
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Baston House school
Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Location: Baston House School, Kent – Baston House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19
Essential Criteria:
Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
Registered member of RCSLT
At least 5 + yrs practicing experience working at the specialist level with this client group in a similar setting
Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
Experienced in multi-disciplinary working across a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
Highly experienced in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers
Highly experienced in developing training and in person presentations
Highly experienced in providing professional and clinical supervision
Highly experienced in taking part in research projects and conducting audits
Skills Essential Desirable Exceptional relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills.
Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Advanced knowledge and highly experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
Advanced knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, cognitive differences / difficulties and trauma informed practice
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
£2,000 training allowance
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
£5000 Welcome Bonus (T&C’s apply)
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SALT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Specialist or Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Baston House School – Kent BR2 7AB
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience) plus £5000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period plus £3000 Relocation package. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance) (T&C's apply)
*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)
The role:
We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Baston House school
Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Location: Baston House School, Kent – Baston House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19
Essential Criteria:
Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
Registered member of RCSLT
At least 5 + yrs practicing experience working at the specialist level with this client group in a similar setting
Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
Experienced in multi-disciplinary working across a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
Highly experienced in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers
Highly experienced in developing training and in person presentations
Highly experienced in providing professional and clinical supervision
Highly experienced in taking part in research projects and conducting audits
Skills Essential Desirable Exceptional relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills.
Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Advanced knowledge and highly experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
Advanced knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, cognitive differences / difficulties and trauma informed practice
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
£2,000 training allowance
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
£5000 Welcome Bonus (T&C’s apply)
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.