Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people aged 4 to 19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties.  We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).

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Senior Speech & Language Therapist Full or Part time post - School Term Time only - Permanent £23.61 per hour (Matched to NHS Band 7) Plus a ‘golden hello’ payment of £1,000* Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions, on site parking

This is an important post in our therapy team as we continue to develop the delivery of services for our students with communication needs.  You will provide assessment and interventions for students who have eating and drinking difficulties and will have knowledge and experience of AAC systems.  As an integral part of our Valence School therapy and health team; consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing you will also be supported by a team of therapy and communication assistants.  We have a structured model for the delivery of therapy services which promotes collaborative working and training, alongside our teaching and residential care provision.   

A post-graduate qualification in management of dysphagia is desirable but not essential as training can be funded if required. This post will be supported and supervised by a dysphagia trained speech and language therapist. The post will also offer opportunities to work with senior therapists and the therapy lead on service organisation, development and training strategies with excellent opportunities to work with and support students with a variety of communication needs.  This is a fantastic role to develop your career.

Please see the application pack below with the job description and person specification to complete the online application form.

As we are recruiting on a rolling basis you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.  We reserve the right to close these vacancies, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR team on 01959 567841 or email vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

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).

*Terms and conditions apply