Senior Speech & Language Therapist at Valence School

Senior Speech & Language Therapist at Valence School

Location: Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent

Salary: £24.45 per hour (Matched to NHS Band 7) : Term Time : 30 hours per week : £1,000 'golden hello' payment (pro-rata)

Hours: Part Time/ Permanent

Job Reference: EDV/2026/VS/68841

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

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. For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken.  The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.