Speech and Language Therapist

Momenta Connect; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 retention bonus

£250 annual CPD allowance

25% protected administration time

Relocation package up to £3,000

Travel support

Job summary

Momenta Connect is seeking a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join a friendly multi-disciplinary team in Sussex. The role balances direct therapy with assessment, consultation and practical strategies to support children and young people.

You will work mainly in school settings, with clinic-based and remote opportunities where appropriate, delivering evidence-based interventions and contributing to EHCP assessments.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience in paediatric, school-based or EHCP-focused settings.
• Confidence supporting children and young people with complex communication, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Specialist CPD, training or trauma-informed practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people with SEND, autism, developmental language needs, social communication differences, SEMH needs and more complex profiles.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based, individualised interventions, including direct therapy, advice and consultation.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reports and outcome reviews.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, carers, SENCOs and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed communication support throughout the school day.
• Review progress, adapt intervention plans and contribute to joined-up support for children with more complex needs.

Skills

Paediatric therapy

School-based experience

EHCP experience

Assessment planning

Intervention delivery

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist

Date: 2026-09-11

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, GB, RH10 1

Application Deadline: 2026-10-10T15:50:44.49

Shape lives. Grow your career. Feel supported while you do it. Looking for a Speech and Language Therapist role where you can make a real difference, keep developing, and still have balance outside work? Momenta Connect is an innovative, award-winning and growing practice. We're looking for ambitious Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team and support children and young people to feel understood, supported and ready to progress.

You'll have flexibility, professional development, protected time for administration, clinical support and wellbeing support, including a trial of 10% protected rest time each day.

Job Title

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Sussex

Salary

Up to £50,000 FTE, dependent on experience

Hours

37.5 hours per week, with flexible working across five days, Monday to Friday

Contract

Permanent, with 52-week, summer contract and part-time options available. The summer contract offers five weeks off during the summer break plus 22 days' annual leave. Momenta Connect is proud to be named Investors Market Entrant of the Year 2026.

What's in it for you?

• £5,000 retention bonus, payable after 12 months' service
• Regular clinical supervision, peer support and opportunities to develop specialist practice
• £250 annual CPD allowance, dedicated CPD time and monthly internal learning sessions
• 25% protected administration time to support high-quality practice, separate from the trial of 10% protected rest time each day
• Travel support - Incentive schemes to be discussed where applicable
• Relocation package of up to £3,000 for eligible colleagues

Leave, wellbeing and lifestyle support

• Flexible 52-week or summer contract options, with annual leave, bank holidays and years of service allowance
• Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria. Please speak to our recruitment team for further details. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About the role

You'll work mainly in school settings with some clinic-based and remote opportunities where appropriate. Supporting children and young people with a range of communication and developmental needs, you'll combine direct therapy with assessment, consultation and practical strategies that make a difference beyond the therapy session.

In this role, you'll:

• Assess children and young people with SEND, autism, developmental language needs, social communication differences, SEMH needs and more complex profiles.
• Plan and deliver evidence-based, individualised interventions, including direct therapy, advice and consultation.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reports and outcome reviews.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, carers, SENCOs and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed communication support throughout the school day.
• Review progress, adapt intervention plans and contribute to joined-up support for children with more complex needs.

It's a varied role where you'll balance assessment, therapy, consultation and collaboration, with the chance to make a visible difference to children, families and school teams every day.

What you'll need:

• BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience in paediatric, school-based or EHCP-focused settings.
• Confidence supporting children and young people with complex communication, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Specialist CPD, training or trauma-informed practice experience.

Momenta Connect is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media check.