Speech and Language Therapist
Special school in rural West SussexPart-Time 3 Days per Week Term Time OnlySalary: £31,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people?
An SEMH specialist school is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist SEMH and SEND setting, supporting learners with a range of communication needs, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Autism and other neurodivergent profiles.
About the Role
Working closely with teaching staff, families and therapeutic colleagues, you will play a key role in promoting a communication-supportive environment across the whole school. You will assess, diagnose and support learners' communication needs through a combination of direct intervention, consultation and collaborative working.
You will adopt a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach, recognising the important relationship between communication, emotional regulation and behaviour.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of pupils with a range of communication needs.
- Carry out holistic, strengths-based assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Deliver and evaluate evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
- Support learners through individual, group and whole-school approaches.
- Provide professional advice and training to school staff.
- Contribute to EHCP reviews, multidisciplinary meetings and annual reviews.
- Produce high-quality reports and maintain 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
We are looking for someone who has:
Essential
- A recognised degree-level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Excellent assessment, intervention and reporting skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A collaborative and supportive approach to multidisciplinary working.
- Good IT skills.
- 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 practice.
- Additional specialist training relevant to SEND and communication needs.
Working Pattern
- 3 days per week
- 8:45am - 4:00pm
- Term time only
- Participation in INSET days and mandatory training required.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement detailing your experience and suitability for the role.
