Speech & Language Therapist

16 Hours per week/ 52 Weeks per year

Sunfield School and Children’s Home, part of the Ruskin Mill Trust Group is a thriving independent special school and children’s home, set within 58 acres of idyllic parkland and nestled on the slopes of the Clent Hills.

Sunfield provides innovative and experiential education, developed out of the inspiration of Rudolf Steiner, William Morris and John Ruskin and supports young people (6 – 19 years) with complex learning needs, including autism and PDA. On-site resources include a state-of-the-art sensory integration suite and family accommodation, along with resident carers, teachers, psychologists, therapists and healthcare professionals.

We are now looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist to work with specific or small groups of children and young people based on their individual speech and language assessment of support and developmental needs, to support and facilitate their learning, progress and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, with experience of working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs. Prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate;

- A patient, caring, compassionate and child-centred approach.
- Excellent observation skills and the ability to problem solve and think creatively to enable our children and young people to reach their full potential.
- Emotional intelligence and resilience with the ability to react calmly in challenging situations.

This is a part-time position, working 24 hours per week, full working year.

Although challenging, working at Sunfield is incredibly rewarding and in return we offer competitive salaries and a private pension scheme. In addition staff receive;

- A comprehensive induction and extensive training and development plan.
- 33 - 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Free car parking facilities on site.
- Free lunches.
- Discounted health care cash plan.
- Free employee assistance programme.

For further information and to apply visit www.sunfield.org.uk or contact the HR Team on 01562 882 253 (switchboard).

Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  

Ruskin Mill Trust is a registered charity (No. 1137167) and an equal opportunities employer.