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. • 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.