Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to shape the future of young lives?
Imagine joining a vibrant, wellbeing-focused team with an Ofsted Outstanding rating, where your expertise can truly transform the trajectory of students' lives. At East Kent College Group, we're dedicated to empowering young people to unlock their potential—and we want you to be a part of that journey.
Here, you’ll find a unique blend of autonomy and support, working alongside a highly experienced senior therapist. Whether you're based in Canterbury or at one of our other campuses in Broadstairs, Ashford, Folkestone, Sheppey, or Dover, we’ll work with you to create the perfect environment for you to thrive.
You’ll support students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning pathways, helping them navigate a diverse range of challenges from learning difficulties to social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. From pre-entry levels to vocational courses at Level 3, you'll work with students aged 16 and over—each with unique stories, goals, and potential.
If you're ready to make a real difference and help students build incredible futures, join us at East Kent College Group. Your journey to impact starts here!
The role will involve:
- carrying out assessments
- delivering therapy
- supervising support staff who deliver language and communication programmes
- offering staff training
- contributing to the EHCP process
- working with staff to support them to differentiate teaching and support
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
- Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
- Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
- Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
- Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
- Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
- My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
- Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
Please note that this is a 18.5 hours per week position and the salary is pro rata at £22,999 per annum. The hours are to be worked Monday - Friday (8:30am-5.00pm) with specific hours open to discussion.
This is a Group role and will require visits to all our colleges across South East Kent, with a base in Canterbury College.