Overview
Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist ready to make an impact in the education sector? We are seeking a dedicated professional who shares our ethos that no child should be left behind due to speech and language challenges.
The Role at a Glance
* Position: Speech and Language Therapist
* Location: Canterbury / Hybrid (one to two days a week in the office)
* Salary: £38,295 - £40,365 Pro Rata DOE
* Benefits: Benenden Health Care, Flexible Working Arrangements and more
* Employment: Permanent - Full-Time or Part Time (minimum 3 working days per week, must include Thursdays and Fridays). Actual hours are flexible.
Culture & Company
Culture: Relaxed, informal, collaborative, inclusive, trusted, passionate, family friendly.
Company: Award-winning, online speech and language support packages.
Who We Are
Hello There! We are Speech & Language Link. We support over 4,000 UK schools as they deliver over 230,000 speech and language assessments annually, then use our interventions and resources with identified children. Our standardised assessments and evidence-based interventions are designed for students aged 4 to 14 years and have won multiple awards. We maintain an informal working environment with offices on the University of Kent campus in Canterbury. We respect work-life balance and are a family-friendly employer. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Speech and Language Therapist Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, delivery and development of our digital support packages, ensuring they are clinically robust, engaging, and accessible to users. You will be creative, organised, and forward-thinking, eager to explore innovative approaches to supporting schools and families. You will be confident using technology and passionate about designing and delivering training—both in person and online. A strong interest in research and a solid understanding of current practices in education and speech and language therapy are essential. You will bring a fresh perspective, approach challenges with originality, and enjoy collaboration with a diverse team including educators, speech and language therapists, and media and technology professionals.
Key Responsibilities
* Product Development: Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of our SLCN support packages, ensuring content is evidence-based, user-friendly, and aligned with current best practices.
* Training and CPD Delivery: Develop and deliver training sessions and professional development materials for schools and other professionals across education and health.
* Customer Support: Provide expert clinical guidance and support to users, including schools and professionals, ensuring high-quality customer experience and outcomes.
* Research and Impact: Support research initiatives and evaluation projects to assess the effectiveness of our tools, working closely with external and internal stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* A qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC and RCSLT.
* Experience supporting children and young people with SLCN in educational settings.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills - able to engage a wide range of professionals.
* Comfortable using digital tools and keen to apply your expertise in a tech-based environment.
* Comfortable being active on social media.
* A proactive, flexible and innovative mindset - excited about shaping the future of support services.
Desirable:
* Experience in resource or content development.
* Familiarity with school systems and digital learning platforms.
* Interest or experience in research or impact evaluation.
* Experience delivering training remotely via webinar.
* A basic knowledge of Speech and Language Link packages.
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary
* Benenden Health Care
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid opportunities
* A supportive and collaborative team culture
* The chance to make a real difference in special needs education
Application Details
If you are interested, apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. You may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us with the job title and reference. Good luck, Team RR
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