Speech and Language Therapist Suitable to NQT

Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) - Kingston - September 2026 Start

Full-Time | £27,000 - £37,000 | Supportive SEN College Environment

Are you a passionate and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

Here at Academics, we are proud to be working in partnership with a fantastic specialist college in Kingston that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive, and resilient Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join their team on a full-time basis.

The college is based in Kingston and is easily accessible via excellent public transport links from surrounding London boroughs and Surrey areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing and inclusive environment where therapy is embedded throughout the curriculum and where every member of staff plays a vital role in supporting students to achieve independence, confidence, and long-term success.

The Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will support students with a wide range of communication and interaction needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Learning disabilities
• Speech, language, and communication difficulties
• Complex additional needs

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing students' speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs
• Planning and delivering individual and group therapy sessions
• Developing personalised therapy programmes and communication strategies
• Supporting students with AAC and total communication approaches
• Contributing to EHCP reviews and multidisciplinary meetings

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• HCPC registered
• Passionate about supporting young people with SEN
• Experienced in, or keen to develop experience within, autism and learning disabilities
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to person-centred and functional approaches to therapy

What the College Offers

• A welcoming and highly supportive multidisciplinary team
• Excellent CPD and ongoing training opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression and specialist development
• Access to experienced therapists and senior leaders for mentoring and support
• Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits package
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on students' lives

If you are interested in this Speech and Language Therapist opportunity in Kingston, or would like to discuss other SEN therapy roles, please apply today with your updated CV.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced therapists and enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners looking to develop their skills within a specialist setting.

Interviews will be arranged shortly, and early applications are strongly encouraged.