Vacancies

📢Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: Up to £45,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

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Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a profound impact on the lives of young people? A leading trauma-centred therapeutic school in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated SALT to join their highly skilled and collaborative therapy team.

This exceptional school offers unique and exciting opportunities to deliver meaningful, life-changing work with pupils who have experienced significant challenges. Since 2012, the organisation has been at the forefront of therapeutic education, with its schools in Essex and London rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

Schools Benefits 

New, highly competitive pay scales (up to £45,000).

Be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model, working alongside dedicated professionals.

Vitality private healthcare package, including health, medical and dental cover, lifestyle rewards, and discounted gym membership.

Apple MacBook for use at school and home.

Excellent opportunities for career progression and high-quality CPD.

Financial support of up to 100% for relevant professional qualifications.

Work full-time across the school’s Essex sites as part of an established, multidisciplinary therapeutic team.

Support pupils with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, particularly those with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Deliver targeted speech, language and communication interventions tailored to each child’s developmental and emotional profile.

Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and wider pastoral teams to promote holistic progress and wellbeing.

Contribute to the school’s trauma-informed approach, helping pupils communicate, connect, and thrive.

A qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist, ideally with HCPC registration.

Experience working with pupils with SEMH, ACEs, or complex communication needs.

Strong understanding of therapeutic, relational approaches within educational or clinical settings.

A team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

📢Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) – SEND School
Essex / East London area
September 2026
Salary - Competitive, dependent on experience
Full-time | Term-time (or full year considered) 

About the Role
You will work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals to support pupils with speech, language and communication needs. The role involves assessing pupils, delivering targeted interventions and supporting staff to implement effective communication strategies across the curriculum. 

About the Pupils
The school supports children and young people with a range of needs including:
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Social, emotional and developmental needs 

Bright Futures Education is working with a specialist SEND school to recruit a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a therapist who is committed to helping children and young people with communication needs reach their full potential in a nurturing and structured educational environment.

What the School Offers
A welcoming and supportive team environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives.
Collaborative working with education and therapy professionals.

Assess pupils’ speech, language and communication needs.
Plan and deliver individual and group therapy programmes.
Monitor progress and adapt interventions to meet pupil needs.
Contribute to EHCP assessments, reports and annual reviews.
Provide advice and strategies to teachers and support staff.
Work collaboratively with families and external professionals.
Maintain accurate clinical notes and reports.

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
HCPC registration. (or eligibility)
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
Strong communication and report writing skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

📢Occupational Therapist 

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Full time 

Permanent 

Essex 

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
Passionate about supporting children and young people with autism.
Organised, proactive, and solution-focused.
Confident working both independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive, adaptable, and committed to improving pupil outcomes.

Experience working within SEND, autism, or school settings is desirable but not essential. Newly qualified Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply.

Our client, a specialist autism school in Essex, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their supportive multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-built specialist setting where therapy is embedded into the curriculum and plays a key role in helping pupils achieve independence and reach their full potential.

You will work with pupils aged 7–16 who have autism and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Your role will focus on supporting sensory processing, motor skills, emotional regulation, and functional independence to enable pupils to access learning and develop essential life skills.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver individual and group interventions, contributing to a holistic and therapeutic learning environment.

What's on offer?

Term-time working for excellent work-life balance.
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Purpose-built specialist school environment.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can help young people develop independence and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions.

Support pupils with sensory processing and regulation needs.

Develop and implement individual therapy programmes.

Support the development of fine motor, gross motor, and functional skills.

Contribute to EHCP targets, reports, and reviews.

Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy staff.

Provide strategies and guidance to staff to support pupils’ needs.

📢 Speech and Language Therapist 

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Full time 

Permanent 

Essex 

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist. 

Passionate about supporting autistic children and young people.

Organised, proactive and solution-focused.

Confident delivering both individual and group interventions.

A strong communicator and collaborative team member.

Resilient, positive and adaptable.

Experience within SEND, autism or school settings is desirable but not essential. Newly qualified therapists with the right attitude are encouraged to apply.

Our client is a specialist autism school that opened in 2023 and forms part of a highly respected special education trust. The school provides a personalised, therapeutic curriculum focused on communication, independence, and preparation for adulthood. Their purpose-built environment and dedicated multidisciplinary team ensure pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally. 

You will play a key role in supporting pupils aged 7–16 with autism and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them develop vital communication, emotional regulation and social interaction skills. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and support teams to deliver both individual and group interventions, ensuring every pupil can access a personalised and meaningful education.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, purpose-built setting with a strong therapeutic ethos, excellent facilities, and a highly supportive team environment.

What's on offer?

Term-time working for excellent work-life balance.
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Purpose-built specialist facilities.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Deliver speech and language therapy assessments, interventions and reviews.

Support pupils’ communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Contribute to EHCP targets, reports and reviews.
Provide guidance and training to education staff to embed communication strategies.
Support the development of a communication-rich learning environment.