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Senior Speech and Language Therapist

The Eden Academy, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF

This job expired on 17 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  17 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,046.40 - £18,535.10 Annually (Actual) Plus Special School Allowance; amount depending on work pattern

Senior Speech and Language Therapist job summary

EDEN ACADEMY TRUST

SEnior SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPist

Work pattern: 14.75 hours per week (subject to change depending on days worked), Term time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)

Working hours: 2 days

Salary information: POB 34-38 + Special Schools Allowance; £1,255 (dependent upon qualification and experience)

Based at: Grand Union Village School (currently known as Grangewood) 2 days per week with provision to move around the other schools within the south of the Trust)

We are looking to appoint a Senior Speech & Language Therapist to join our dedicated team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dedicated speech and language therapy team within the Eden Academy Trust. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, flexible and are willing to fully participate in the life of a special school. A drive and determination to your own professional growth is essential for this role. 

A driving license will be beneficial as the post involves travelling to different schools within the trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our vision that every pupil should reach their communication potential. As part of the Eden Academy Trust, staff will have access to extensive expertise in special education and therapy plus a wide range of career development opportunities.

If you would like to speak to us informally prior to making your application, please see Job Description for full details and if you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact lauren.garfield@theedenacademy.co.uk Speech and language Therapy Service Clinical Lead or rebecca.lovelock@theedenacademy.co.uk.

Closing date: 17th July

Interviews:  21st July

Post Start Date: September 2025

Safeguarding Statement

The Eden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

The Eden Academy Trust may, from time to time, require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.

Diversity Statement

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About The Eden Academy

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Eden Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eden-academy

At the Eden Academy Trust we specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young adults with a range of learning disabilities including those who are autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.

A family of schools

We have grown slowly and thoughtfully to become a family of schools who work together to blend the best educational and therapeutic practice.

Our team approach ensures we work closely with families and carers to identify and meet all the needs of our pupils.

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