Speech And Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist SEMH School | Rural West Sussex

Part-Time | 3 Days per Week | Term Time Only

Salary: £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

We are seeking an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist SEMH and SEND school in rural West Sussex. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support children and young people with a range of communication needs, including:

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Other neurodivergent profiles

This is a unique opportunity to work within a nurturing educational environment where communication, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a vital role in creating and promoting a communication-supportive learning environment across the whole school.

Working closely with teaching staff, families and therapeutic colleagues, you will assess, identify and support learners' communication needs through a blend of direct intervention, consultation and collaborative working.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of pupils with a wide range of communication needs.
• Conduct holistic, strengths-based assessments.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention plans.
• Deliver and evaluate evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Support pupils through individual, group and whole-school approaches.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to school staff.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and external professionals.
• Promote communication-friendly environments and embed effective communication strategies throughout the school day.

About You

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• CurrentHCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Excellent assessment, intervention and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

Desirable

• Experience working within educational settings.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience working with neurodivergent learners, including Autism, ADHD, language disorders and learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, attachment-aware and relational approaches.
• Additional specialist training relevant to SEND and communication needs.

Working Pattern

• 3 days per week
• 8:45am to 4:00pm
• Term time only

If you are a compassionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about helping young people thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through communication and connection.

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.