Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in working at Shenstone School.
Please see adverts below and check back regularly for updates.
Post Title: Class Teacher - Primary & Secondary provision
Please state on your application what provision you are applying for. Please be aware that staff can be asked to work across all provisions
Post Location: Primary School: We have two primary sites based in Crayford and Sidcup. Secondary School: Our secondary provision is based in Belvedere.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/Weeks: Full-time/52 weeks per year
Salary: Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale Plus SEND allowance (£2,786)
Tour Please e-mail hr@shenstone-tkat.org with your availability and we will arrange a convenient time for you to come into school for a tour and to meet our amazing pupils.
Post Start Date: 1 st September 2026.
Closing Date: Open until filled
We will be accepting applications until our positions are filled. If we fill all of our vacancies, we will close this advert prior to the latest date specified above and without further notice. If you are interested in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the advert.
About the Role
We are seeking to recruit inspirational and innovative Teachers for our expanding School.
We have an adapted and unique curriculum offer, for more information please see the school website.
The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate our students and lead a dedicated class team to encourage progression and happiness for our students. We would love to hear from you if you think you have what it takes to support and develop our students to maximise their most aspirational learning potential.
If you are a qualified teacher (experience is desirable but not essential) and have experience of teaching in a SEND setting (experience is desirable but not essential) then Shenstone School may be a good fit for your next teaching adventure!
Qualifications/Experience required:
● Qualified teacher with QTS (experience is desirable but not essential).
● Evidence of CPD relevant to SEND
● Experience in a special school setting (experience is desirable but not essential).
● ECT are welcome to apply.
It is paramount that you feel confident and resilient to work to support students who may present with behaviours of that challenge.
Post Title: Teaching Assistant
Post Location: Primary & Secondary School
Primary Sites: 94 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ / St Andrews Road, Sidcup, DA14 4RX
Secondary: Halt Robin Road, Belvedere, DA17 6DW
Please be aware that although you are normally assigned to one site, you may be asked to work at any of our sites. This ultimately depends on where vacancies occur and operational feasibility.
Hours/Weeks: 5 days per week (30 hours) (9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.)
39 weeks per year (term time + training days)
Please be advised that successful candidates may be required to undertake 3 days staff training (potentially requiring additional hours) within their first 6 weeks of employment. 1 day will be for induction and 2 consecutive days will be for PRICE Training. We also advise that on staff training/inset days (school calendar accessible via the school website) additional hours could also be required so that relevant training is achieved. If relevant, this will be discussed further at interview.
Grade: Bexley 05 (£15.68 per hour)
Salary: £21,006 (Actual) £29,436 (full-time equivalent)
Post Start Date: ASAP Tour If you are interested in applying, we strongly encourage you to arrange a tour of our amazing school. To arrange this please email hr@shenstone-tkat.org.
Closing Date: Open until filled We will be accepting applications until our positions are filled. If we fill all of our vacancies, we will close this advert prior to the latest date specified above and without further notice. If you are interested in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the advert.
Interview Date: TBC
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, engaging, empathetic and resilient candidates to join our fantastic and dedicated team at Shenstone School. You will be required to work as part of a team, under the direction of the Class Teacher/Cover Supervisor helping and supporting pupils with their emotional, social and cognitive learning.
You will use a variety of different techniques to motivate, engage and encourage the pupils to achieve their greatest possible outcomes. You will also be required to initiate and participate in games/activities, toilet/change where necessary and protect pupils safety and wellbeing.
If you are looking for a challenge and are able to support and encourage our amazing pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential in our specialist school setting, then we would welcome your application. The achievements of our pupils are extraordinary and will give you a sense of achievement when they make progress, however small.
It is paramount that you feel confident and resilient in working with pupils with challenging behaviour. As individuals, each pupil presents with different abilities and behavioural needs which vary from child to child.
Post Title: Speech & Language Therapist
Post Location: We are an all-through specialist school operating across three sites in Sidcup, Crayford, and Belvedere. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively organise and manage their time and workload to support pupils across all three locations.
Contract Type: Permanent Hours/Weeks: 5 days per week (32.5 hours) (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)/40 weeks per year
Salary: £30,795 to £37,046 (actual salary) Competitive with NHS Band 6. £38,838* (Bexley 12) to £46,722* (Bexley 13) *These are full-time equivalent amounts. The final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Post Start Date: Ideally the successful candidate would start before the summer break in order begin planning and preparation for a September 2026 start. However, we would be willing to wait until September 2026 for the right candidate.
Tour We strongly encourage you to arrange a school tour so that you can meet our wonderful pupils. This will also provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions and ensure that Shenstone is the right environment for you. Please email hr@shenstone-tkat.org to book a tour.
Closing Date: Midnight 22nd March 2026
Interview Date: 14th April 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team, working alongside Occupational and Physio Therapists at Shenstone School. You will work with class based staff to support our pupils with complex autism, learning difficulties and associated behaviours that challenge, within a pupil centred, collaborative school.
Speech and Language Therapist - Key Responsibilities
● Deliver direct and indirect speech, language and communication therapy to individuals and groups.
● Assess, plan, implement and review evidence-based interventions, including AAC (low and high tech).
● Embed communication strategies within personalised curricula and EHCP outcomes.
● Work collaboratively with class based staff, senior leaders and therapy colleagues.
● Support pupil voice, autonomy and communication aspirations.
● Contribute to baseline assessments, transition planning and admissions assessments.
● Provide advice, modelling and training to staff and parents.
● Maintain accurate clinical records in line with RCSLT and HCPC standards.
Qualifications/Experience required:
● Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
● HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
● Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex needs
● Experience of specialist communication assessments and intervention planning
● Knowledge of AAC, emotional regulation strategies and evidence-based practice
● Strong communication, teamwork and report-writing skills
● Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate pupils, fostering communication, wellbeing and independence. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting and developing our amazing pupils, enabling them to achieve their highest aspirational learning potential.
The successful candidate will be confident and resilient, with the ability to work positively and effectively with pupils who may require support and direction to regulate for engagement require support and direction to regulate for engagement.
Work Experience/Placement and Volunteering Opportunities
We welcome the opportunity to share knowledge, skills and support those looking to gain experience within a specialist setting. If you are interested in joining us please:
Read through the information booklet
Complete and submit the Expression of Interest Form to hr@shenstone-tkat.org
Please note that we do our best to accommodate requests where we can, although some weeks become popular. We suggest getting your request in as soon as possible as they are dealt with on a first come, first served basis.
If you have any further queries, please e-mail hr@shenstone-tkat.org