Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapy Assistant / SALT Practitioner (Part-Time, SEN)

Location: West Sussex (Specialist Post-16 College)

Hours: 16-20 hours per week (potential for more)

Salary: 15,092.48 - £19,252.48

Are You a Speech & Language Specialist Looking for a Flexible, Meaningful Role?

Are you a Speech & Language Therapist, SALT Assistant, or experienced SEN practitioner looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where you can make a genuine impact?

NextGen Teachers are seeking a Speech & Language-focused Therapy Assistant / Practitioner to support young adults with Autism, communication needs, and complex profiles in a specialist college setting.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist or experienced SALT Assistant
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred)
• Knowledge of ASD, ADHD, speech and language delay, and complex needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

About the Role:

You will support students aged 16-25 who are developing independence through personalised education and therapy programmes.

This role has a strong focus on speech, language, and communication development, alongside sensory-based approaches (including salt therapy) to support regulation and engagement.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver 1:1 and small group speech & language-focused interventions
• Support students with communication needs, Autism, and sensory processing differences
• Implement and reinforce SALT strategies across education and residential settings
• Work closely with Speech & Language Therapists, teachers, and care teams
• Adapt communication methods (e.g. visuals, AAC, simplified language)
• Supporting a student using AAC or visual communication tools
• Delivering a structured speech & language intervention sessions
• Running a calming sensory or salt therapy session to support regulation
• Monitor progress and contribute to individual communication plans

Who This Role Would Suit

• Qualified or newly qualified Speech & Language Therapists (SaLT)
• SALT Assistants or Therapy Assistants
• SEN Teaching Assistants with strong communication support experience
• Psychology or Speech & Language graduates seeking experience
• Support Workers with experience in communication needs / Autism

Why Apply?

• Part-time hours (16-20 per week) Term time only
• Strong focus on speech & language development
• Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary therapy team
• Excellent experience for those pursuing or developing a career in SALT
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities
• Meaningful, rewarding work with visible outcomes

If you're passionate about speech, language, and communication support and want to make a real difference, apply to NextGen Teachers today with your CV.

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