Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,795 to £37,046 (actual salary) Competitive with NHS Band 6. £38,838* (Bexley 12) to £46,722* (Bexley 13) *These are full-time equivalent amounts. The final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Crayford, DA1 4DZ |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3306 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team, working alongside
Occupational and Physio Therapists at Shenstone School. You will work with class based staff to support our pupils with complex
autism, learning difficulties and associated behaviours that challenge, within a pupil centred, collaborative school Speech and
Language Therapist
- Key Responsibilities
●Deliver direct and indirect speech, language and communication therapy to individuals and groups.
●Assess, plan, implement and review evidence-based interventions, including AAC (low and high tech).
●Embed communication strategies within personalised curricula and EHCP outcomes.
●Work collaboratively with class based staff, senior leaders and therapy colleagues.
●Support pupil voice, autonomy and communication aspirations.
●Contribute to baseline assessments, transition planning and admissions assessments.
●Provide advice, modelling and training to staff and parents.
●Maintain accurate clinical records in line with RCSLT and HCPC standards. Qualifications/Experience required:
●Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
●HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
●Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex needs
●Experience of specialist communication assessments and intervention planning
●Knowledge of AAC, emotional regulation strategies and evidence-based practice
●Strong communication, teamwork and report-writing skills
●Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate pupils, fostering communication, wellbeing and independence. We welcome applications
from individuals who are passionate about supporting and developing our amazing pupils, enabling them to achieve their highest
aspirational learning potential. The successful candidate will be confident and resilient, with the ability to work positively and
effectively with pupils who may require support and direction to regulate for engagement require support and direction to regulate
for engagement.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team, working alongside
Occupational and Physio Therapists at Shenstone School. You will work with class based staff to support our pupils with complex
autism, learning difficulties and associated behaviours that challenge, within a pupil centred, collaborative school Speech and
Language Therapist
- Key Responsibilities
●Deliver direct and indirect speech, language and communication therapy to individuals and groups.
●Assess, plan, implement and review evidence-based interventions, including AAC (low and high tech).
●Embed communication strategies within personalised curricula and EHCP outcomes.
●Work collaboratively with class based staff, senior leaders and therapy colleagues.
●Support pupil voice, autonomy and communication aspirations.
●Contribute to baseline assessments, transition planning and admissions assessments.
●Provide advice, modelling and training to staff and parents.
●Maintain accurate clinical records in line with RCSLT and HCPC standards. Qualifications/Experience required:
●Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
●HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
●Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex needs
●Experience of specialist communication assessments and intervention planning
●Knowledge of AAC, emotional regulation strategies and evidence-based practice
●Strong communication, teamwork and report-writing skills
●Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate pupils, fostering communication, wellbeing and independence. We welcome applications
from individuals who are passionate about supporting and developing our amazing pupils, enabling them to achieve their highest
aspirational learning potential. The successful candidate will be confident and resilient, with the ability to work positively and
effectively with pupils who may require support and direction to regulate for engagement require support and direction to regulate
for engagement.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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