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.
- Current HCPC 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.
