At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with speech and language needs in a creative, therapeutic environment.
- Company: Join Horizon Care & Education, a leader in innovative care and education for young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and access to amazing employee perks.
- Other info: Work term time only, with opportunities for professional development and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist or nearly qualified.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
Job Reference: horizoncare/TP/887/1270
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Part Time, 30 hrs pw, Term Time only
Location: Croydon, England, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 18/09/2026
Job Category: Therapies
Region / Division: South
Business Unit: Education
Bright Futures, Inspired By You. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.
** Job role is 4 days per week, Term Time only **
At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people’s residential care and education in the UK. Horizon Care & Education are looking for a creative Speech and Language Therapist to join our passionate team, delivering a comprehensive therapeutic service for children in our care.
You will be working across the 5 schools for children with SEN/SEMH in the Croydon and Sutton areas, CR0, CR2 and SM4. You will conduct assessment and intervention, provide support to teams and be an active part of the wider MDT. Delivery of training is an important aspect of the role. At Horizon we train all our staff in our Shine Therapeutic model which includes DDP/PACE therapeutic parenting.
This is an exciting opportunity to further develop and use your therapeutic knowledge and experience to support colleagues across the Group deliver positive outcomes for young people in our independent schools. We will accept nearly Qualified applications.
What you’ll get to do:
- Manage your own caseload of schools to provide high levels of support and consultation for operational colleagues.
- Provide therapeutic advice and guidance to teams to enable them to support young people throughout their journey with Horizon.
- Be responsible for assessments, goal setting and recommendations for therapeutic support for your own caseload.
- Develop, write and regularly review/update therapeutic goals for children and young people in education.
- Develop and contribute to the delivery of therapeutic and psychological training to all staff in the organisation as part of the Therapeutic Academy.
- Benefit from regular supervision and CPD activities.
- Benefit from opportunities to participate in service development activities across the Horizon Group.
What we’re looking for from you:
- HCPC registered.
- BSc registered Speech and Language Therapist.
- Experience of working with Children and Young People or relevant demonstrable transferable skills.
- A desire to support services through embedding therapeutic practice.
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work autonomously with the support from individual and peer supervision.
- Ability to role model behaviours and attitudes in line with organisational values.
- A sound understanding of Microsoft Office components, including knowledge of Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
- Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle.
One Horizon
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work! The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory. You will benefit from discount programmes, holiday trading scheme, eco-friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
We will be interviewing upon receipt of suitable applications.
Speech and Language Therapist - (Croydon Area - 4 days pw, TT only) employer: Horizon Care Ltd
Horizon Care and Education is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. Located in Long Eaton, the Meadowbrook School offers unique opportunities for professional growth through innovative programmes like OneHorizon, which provides access to valuable resources and employee benefits. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while enjoying a range of perks designed to enhance your well-being and job satisfaction.
