Speech and Language Therapist

Main area Speech and Language Therapy Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 3 days a week - 8.45am to 4.30pm, term time only

Employer Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust Employer type Private Sector Town Primarily based at the primary Discovery site, with one day per week at the main site, working flexibly across Kingston (approximately two days) and Surbiton (one day). Salary NHS Band 7 (Outer London) Pay Scale Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Dysart School is an Outstanding special school in Kingston, providing education for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties.

To help meet the growing demand for high-quality SEN provision in the borough, Dysart also operates three satellite sites located alongside local mainstream schools - creating inclusive opportunities and expanding access to specialist support.

Its main site, located in Surbiton, is bright and well equipped to support the development of its pupils, including Early Years classrooms with outdoor learning spaces, an onsite work-related learning kitchen, an accessible swimming pool, sensory room, soft play and adventure play areas, and clearly defined outside spaces that support pupils’ learning and self-regulation.

Dysart School is a progressive and innovative place to work and staff are offered opportunities through regular training and support to develop their own practice.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our therapy team. You will deliver speech, language and communication support through a collaborative, class-based model, embedding strategies throughout the school day while promoting neuro-affirming, strengths-based practice.

The school operates across three sites: an all-through main site, a small secondary provision and a primary provision. This role will be primarily based at the primary Discovery site, with one day per week at the main site, working flexibly across Kingston (approximately two days) and Surbiton (one day).

• Provide child-centred, evidence-based assessment and intervention for pupils with complex speech, language and communication needs, delivering individual and group therapy in collaboration with education staff.
• Fulfil Speech and Language Therapy provision outlined in EHCPs, including completing assessments, maintaining clinical records and writing professional reports.
• Promote neuro-affirming, strengths-based communication approaches, ensuring pupils have meaningful opportunities to communicate and participate in school life.
• Support and train teaching and support staff to implement effective communication strategies and create a communication-enabling learning environment.
• Lead and support the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, ensuring pupils have appropriate access to high-tech and low-tech communication tools.

• Qualifications & Professional Registration:
  Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent), HCPC registration, and eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Clinical Knowledge & Practice:
  Knowledge and application of standardised assessments, confidentiality and data protection, and current evidence-based practice and research, including statutory regulations for EHCPs.
• Clinical
  
  Skills & Experience:
  
  Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills, experience working with pupils with complex needs and severe learning disabilities, and ability to manage a clinical caseload with accurate notes and reports.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Experience working in multidisciplinary teams, training and supporting staff in communication programmes, and building effective relationships with children, parents/carers, and professionals.
• Specialist & Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work independently, use initiative, adapt to change, deliver individual and group interventions, and assess and implement high-tech AAC communication equipment.

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local…