Job Description

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

One day a week initially in Brighton, with the occasional additional days/potential to grow. Driver essential.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing, multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs. Click here for Person Spec:

We have an immediate vacancy for a Speech and Language Therapist to work from our growing centre in Brighton, East Sussex, and in the community in Brighton, West and East Sussex.

Starjumpz is a leading independent assessment and treatment centre known for its pioneering and innovative treatment and holistic approach. In addition to Speech and Language Therapy, Starjumpz services include Consultant Paediatrician diagnostic assessments and treatment, post adoption services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Psychological services, Neurofeedback and Functional Medicine. We are a dynamic, caring and friendly team who are passionate about changing children's futures and supporting families.

This position provides opportunities to work in a range of settings including schools, homes, within our own treatment centre and as part of our neurodevelopmental assessment team. The post will involve working with a wide age range of children from 0-19 and with a wide range of needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition, ADHD, PDA, language disorders, articulation difficulties, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyspraxia/ DCD, Attachment disorder, developmental trauma, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delay and learning disabilities.

The new Speech and Language Therapist will be able to:

Work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues

Communicate effectively within a large team to ensure effective exchange of information and delivery of a multidisciplinary service

Communicate complex and sensitive information in an accessible way to parents and carers

Write clear, accurate reports (with a good level of English) reflecting the needs of children and young people effectively to parents, carers and other professionals

Support and deliver presentations to schools, parents and carers

Work in wide range of different environments

Work independently as well as within a team.

In addition, they will have experience in:

Working with a paediatric caseload

Working with children with ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Condition using a neuroaffirming approach

Working with children with a range of differing needs

The successful applicant must be registered with the HCPC and preferably be a member of RCSLT. The successful applicant will also be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

As an organisation, we will provide:

A strong, supportive environment

Mentor support and support to work through the RCSLT's NQP Framework if needed

Personal and professional development opportunities

Training and development of specialisms

A central base for all staff with excellent administrative and professional support.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 50.00-72.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 3 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brighton, BN1 1AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Licence/Certification:

HCPC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Reference ID: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist