Speech and Language Therapist

Acorn Care and Education; Stonegate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education services provider is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver tailored therapy to students at Bricklehurst Manor School. This role involves assessing and supporting pupils with diverse communication needs, contributing to a collaborative environment with education teams. Candidates must possess an Allied Health Professional qualification and HCPC registration. The position offers flexible working arrangements, peer support, and a range of benefits to enhance your professional development and wellbeing.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

'Your Wellbeing Matters' support

Family Growth Support

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience engaging individuals with complex communication needs.
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary working.
• Interest in developing SaLT knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions.
• Work in collaboration with education teams.
• Maintain a speech and language therapy caseload.

Skills

Allied Health Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good relationship building

Time management and organisational skills

Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice

Empathy towards diverse communication profiles

Education

Allied Health Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Tools

Various SaLT assessment tools

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Bricklehurst Manor School – East Sussex TN5 7EL

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE (Basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+)

Hours: 30 hours per week – days to be agreed.

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

The Role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Bricklehurst Manor school. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything we do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location: Bricklehurst Manor School – East Sussex TN5 7EL – Bricklehurst Manor School forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 – 16.

Essential Criteria

• Allied Health Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Relevant experience engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
• Experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable

• Understanding of other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication

Benefits

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Job Ref: 298441