Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | TN32 5FA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295839FAJ |
Summary
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Job Title: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Mountfield Heath School – Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5FA
Salary: £33,000 FTE DOE (actual salary £19,800)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week (days to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent – Term Time only
The role:
We are looking for a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Mountfield Heath 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 they 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 Newly Qualified 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: Mountfield Heath School – Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5FA
– Mountfield Heath School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children aged 5 – 11
Mountfield Heath School
Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy,
HCPC registered
Registered with the RCSLT
Relevant previous experience as student SaLT or in a previously held job or placement
Some experience of engaging and supporting individuals presenting with complex communication profiles associated with autism, cognitive differences / difficulties and other diagnoses.
Some awareness of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice.
Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills. ✓ Good communication skills (oral and written).
Good time management and organisational skills
Clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards and competent in core areas of SaLT
Some knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
Some understanding of how arousal levels can impact on communication skills.
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Basic IT skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Evidence of some CPD
Willingness to attend training course and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
Life Assurance
Access to training and professional development opportunities
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 successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job Ref: 295839
#speechtherapy#speechandlanguagetherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Job Title: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Mountfield Heath School – Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5FA
Salary: £33,000 FTE DOE (actual salary £19,800)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week (days to be agreed)
Contract: Permanent – Term Time only
The role:
We are looking for a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Mountfield Heath 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 they 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 Newly Qualified 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: Mountfield Heath School – Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5FA
– Mountfield Heath School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children aged 5 – 11
Mountfield Heath School
Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy,
HCPC registered
Registered with the RCSLT
Relevant previous experience as student SaLT or in a previously held job or placement
Some experience of engaging and supporting individuals presenting with complex communication profiles associated with autism, cognitive differences / difficulties and other diagnoses.
Some awareness of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice.
Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills. ✓ Good communication skills (oral and written).
Good time management and organisational skills
Clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards and competent in core areas of SaLT
Some knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
Some understanding of how arousal levels can impact on communication skills.
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Basic IT skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Evidence of some CPD
Willingness to attend training course and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
Life Assurance
Access to training and professional development opportunities
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 successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job Ref: 295839
#speechtherapy#speechandlanguagetherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists