Speech And Language Therapist
17 days ago
East Grinstead
Speech and Language Therapist \n 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) \n 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: \n\n • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)\n, • Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)\n, • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)\n, • ADHD\n, • Other neurodivergent profiles\n\n 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. \n The Role \n As Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a vital role in creating and promoting a communication-supportive learning environment across the whole school. \n 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. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a caseload of pupils with a wide range of communication needs.\n, • Conduct holistic, strengths-based assessments.\n, • Develop and implement tailored intervention plans.\n, • Deliver and evaluate evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions.\n, • Support pupils through individual, group and whole-school approaches.\n, • Provide advice, guidance and training to school staff.\n, • Contribute to EHCP reviews, annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.\n, • Produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.\n, • Work collaboratively with families, carers and external professionals.\n, • Promote communication-friendly environments and embed effective communication strategies throughout the school day.\n\n About You \n Essential \n\n • Degree-level qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.\n, • Current HCPC registration.\n, • Experience working with children and young people.\n, • Excellent assessment, intervention and report-writing skills.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.\n, • A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary working.\n, • A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience working within educational settings.\n, • Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.\n, • Experience working with neurodivergent learners, including Autism, ADHD, language disorders and learning difficulties.\n, • Knowledge of trauma-informed, attachment-aware and relational approaches.\n, • Additional specialist training relevant to SEND and communication needs.\n\n Working Pattern \n\n • 3 days per week\n, • 8:45am to 4:00pm\n, • Term time only\n\n 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. \n Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. \n 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.