Speech and Language Therapist
Outcomes First Group
Haywards Heath
Salary
£50,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you'll work with children and young people in school settings, assessing their needs and developing strategies to help them communicate and progress. You'll have a mix of direct therapy, assessment, and consultation work. This role suits someone who enjoys working with children, is passionate about communication, and values flexibility and professional development.
What you'll need
- You'll need a degree in Speech and Language Therapy or a related field, and be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
- Experience working with children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) is essential.
- You'll need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be flexible with your working hours.
- A driving license is preferred, as you'll be working in school settings across Croydon and South London.
- You'll need to be able to assess children's communication needs and develop strategies to support them.
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience working with children and young people with SEND through volunteering or part-time work.
- Develop your skills in assessment and therapy planning by attending training courses or workshops.
- Join professional networks or online communities to stay up-to-date with best practices in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Practice your communication skills by working with children and young people with different needs and abilities.
- Research the HCPC registration process and requirements to ensure you're eligible for the role.
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Job description
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? We know great clinicians change lives, so our offer is built around flexibility, development, clinical support, wellbeing and help with everyday costs.£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, including assistance with annual Oyster Card costs or other travel incentive schemes 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
"Your Wellbeing Matters" programme, including mental health support, wellbeing resources and physical health checks
Family growth support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Life Assurance, competitive pension scheme, Critical Illness Cover and a wide range of health, wellbeing, insurance and retail discount benefits
Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme
About the role You'll work mainly in school settings across Croydon and South London, 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. It would be great if you also bring
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
Ready to join us? If you're ready to build your career in a supportive, forward-thinking clinical team, we'd love to hear from you. For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack.
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Reed
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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