Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist – Flexible Hours

My Journey Therapies; Cuckfield, Haywards Heath; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and CPD

Regular 1:1 supervision

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

On-site parking

Annual flu vaccination

Employee wellbeing programme

Protected admin time

Job summary

My Journey Therapies in Mid Sussex is seeking a paediatric Speech & Language Therapist to join our small independent team. This permanent role offers real supervision, structured preceptorship for NQPs, and a caseload with breathing space across Cuckfield and Haywards Heath.

You’ll assess, plan and deliver therapy with children from 18 months through secondary school, in our therapy centre, homes and partner schools, while coaching parents and school staff to sustain strategies.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech & Language Therapist (or imminent; NQPs welcome).
• RCSLT membership.
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (caseload spans Mid Sussex).
• Demonstrable commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• Excellent written communication, since reports are central to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Post-qualification experience in autism, AAC, early years, or EHCP report writing.
• Experience working with schools and SENCOs.

Responsibilities

• Carry a varied paediatric caseload covering language, speech sound, social communication, autism, AAC and early years.
• Plan and deliver assessments, write clear reports (including EHCP advice), and design therapy that works in the child's real life.
• Coach parents and school staff so the strategies live beyond the session. We work closely with the people in the child's environment.
• Work alongside a small, supportive team, with peer reflection, joint sessions and informal case discussion as part of the week.
• Help shape the practice. Service development, resources, parent workshops and school training are open to anyone who wants to lead them.

Skills

Excellent communication

Right to work in the UK

Neurodiversity-affirming practice

Team collaboration

Job description

My Journey Therapies in Mid Sussex is seeking a paediatric Speech & Language Therapist to join our small independent team. This permanent role offers real supervision, structured preceptorship for NQPs, and a caseload with breathing space across Cuckfield and Haywards Heath.

You’ll assess, plan and deliver therapy with children from 18 months through secondary school, in our therapy centre, homes and partner schools, while coaching parents and school staff to sustain strategies.