Band 6/7 - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - Grays

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

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 6/7 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist for a role in Grays, Essex, within a mainstream primary school. The position offers full-time or part-time hours, one day per week availability, and a temporary academic year contract starting ASAP.

You will assess, diagnose, and deliver therapy to children with communication needs, work with staff and families, and contribute to MDT meetings.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Experience with paediatric caseloads, preferably in a school.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with educational staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to plan interventions.
• Monitor progress and adjust intervention plans as needed.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Pediatric experience

Education

Degree in SLT

Job description

Band 6/7 - Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - Grays

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

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our client in Grays, Essex. This role is based within a mainstream primary school and requires availability for one day per week, offering flexibility for both full-time and part-time professionals.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and delivering therapy to children with speech, language, and communication needs. You will work closely with school staff and families to develop tailored intervention plans, monitor progress, and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings. Your expertise will support pupils in achieving their communication goals within an educational setting.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration
• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience working with paediatric caseloads, ideally within a school setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with educational staff and families

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

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.