Band 6/7 - Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist - Wokingham

Pulse Healthcare; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist for a school-based role in Wokingham. The position involves working with autistic pupils, delivering targeted therapy and collaborating with educators and families.

The role allows full-time or part-time hours, starting ASAP, with a pay rate of £25–£35 per hour and a contract running for the academic year. HCPC registration and a relevant SLT degree are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with current license.
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience with paediatric caseloads, preferably autism-focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within educational teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose speech and language needs in children.
• Deliver therapy within autism-focused educational settings.
• Collaborate with school staff and families on intervention plans.
• Monitor progress and participate in MDT discussions.

Skills

HCPC registration

Speech and Language Therapy

Pediatric caseloads

Autism-focused settings

Strong communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Band 6/7 - Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist - Wokingham

Job Title:Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist
Banding:Band 6/7
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Working hours:Full-time / Part-time
Start date:ASAP
Rate:£25 – £35 per hour
Duration:Academic Year

We are seeking a dedicated Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist to join our client in Wokingham. This role is based within an autism-specific primary and secondary school, supporting verbal pupils. The position requires availability for one day per week and offers flexibility for both full-time and part-time professionals.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and deliver therapy to children with speech, language, and communication needs, specifically within an autism-focused educational setting. You will work collaboratively with school staff and families to develop and implement tailored intervention plans, monitor progress, and contribute to multi-disciplinary team discussions.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience working with paediatric caseloads, ideally within autism-specialist settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with educational teams and families

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.