Speech and Language Therapist | West Sussex

Words First Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Large multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Words First Ltd is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist school in West Sussex. This full-time role involves working five days a week at one school, delivering high-quality SLT services and collaborating with school staff to support pupils’ communication needs.

You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team, receive regular clinical supervision and have access to ongoing CPD opportunities and professional development within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapists with a passion for helping children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy, including individual and group interventions, assessments, and staff training.
• Collaborate with education professionals to create an inclusive, communication-friendly environment where pupils can thrive.

Skills

HCPC-registered

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist

Full-Time | 5 Days per Week | | West Sussex

We're looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join Words First, working five days a week within a specialist school in West Sussex.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a therapist who would love to become an integral part of a school community, building strong relationships with pupils, staff and families while seeing the impact of their work every day.

Why This Role Is Special

Working in one school across the full week offers some fantastic benefits:

• Consistency and continuity: Build lasting therapeutic relationships with pupils and follow their progress over time.
• Become part of the school community: Work closely with teachers, support staff and families, becoming a familiar and trusted member of the team.
• Impact: Embed communication strategies throughout the school day and see how your interventions translate into everyday learning.
• Less travel, more time for therapy: Enjoy the stability of one school location throughout the week.
• Opportunities for whole-school working: Support communication development at universal, targeted and specialist levels.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy, including individual and group interventions, assessments, collaborative planning and staff training.

You'll work alongside education professionals to create an inclusive, communication-friendly environment where pupils can thrive.

Why Join Words First?

At Words First, you'll have the stability of working in one school alongside all the benefits of belonging to a large, vibrant multidisciplinary organisation.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Regular clinical supervision and support from experienced therapists.
• Fantastic CPD opportunities, specialist training and ongoing professional development.
• A large, collaborative multidisciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and other specialists.
• Opportunities for career progression and developing your areas of clinical interest.
• Regular socials, team events and opportunities to connect with colleagues across Words First.
• A supportive, welcoming culture that values collaboration, curiosity and professional growth.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapists who are passionate about supporting children and young people with diverse communication needs.

Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Ready to Join Us?

Enjoy the consistency of one school, the support of a large multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to make a difference every single day.