Band 6 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A therapy services provider in London is looking for experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join their team. You will provide high-quality therapy services across various educational settings, manage a caseload, and collaborate with school staff. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in paediatrics, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers ongoing career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Mentoring and peer support

Visa sponsorship and relocation support

Generous annual leave

Ongoing career development and training

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a paediatric SaLT, ideally in school settings.
• HCPC-registered or in the process of registering.
• Willing to undergo or already hold an enhanced DBS check (funded by Words First).

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy services across up to 5 education settings.
• Manage a caseload using evidence-based, person-centred principles.
• Work closely with school staff and colleagues to provide support.

Skills

Experience as a paediatric SaLT

Interpersonal and communication skills

Empathy and adaptability

Report writing skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Join a Team That Puts People First

At Words First, our mission is simple but powerful: To support children and young people to achieve their full potential across education through high-quality, evidence-based interdisciplinary therapy delivered with heart and soul.

We are an innovative, forward-thinking company offering exceptional therapy services in schools across London and Greater London. Our vision is rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and inclusion — and our values shape everything we do:

• Child-Centred: We prioritise the best interests of the child in every decision.
• Evidence-Based: Our work is grounded in research and best practice.
• Flexibility: We tailor our services to meet the needs of each child and school.
• Teamwork: We build strong, respectful relationships across our team and with the wider school community.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: We believe shared knowledge and collaboration between professions is key to meaningful impact.

We are now recruiting experienced, passionate Speech and Language Therapists to join our welcoming, diverse, and highly supportive community.

Why Choose Words First

• A genuinely inclusive, values-led company culture
• A diverse team of therapists from all over the world, each bringing unique perspectives and expertise
• A strong sense of community and connection, with regular socials and team events
• Access to mentoring, peer support, and interdisciplinary collaboration with Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Counselors
• A thorough onboarding and induction process to help you thrive
• Ongoing career development, training, and opportunities to build a clinical specialism
• A wealth of shared resources and planning materials
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for international therapists
• Generous annual leave and salaries aligned with Agenda for Change

About the Role:

You’ll provide high quality specialist speech and language therapy services across up to 5 education settings. These settings may include Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools and/or Specialist Schools in the clinical areas of Autism, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Learning Disability, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and other Complex Needs.

You will manage a caseload in your schools, using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for children and young people who present with a range of communication and literacy difficulties.

You’ll work closely with school staff and colleagues to provide support at universal, targeted, and specialist levels.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience as a paediatric SaLT, ideally in school settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathetic, adaptable, and a true team player
• Strong report writing and time management skills
• Eager to grow and develop a clinical specialism
• HCPC-registered (or in the process of registering)
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy
• Willing to undergo (or already hold) an enhanced DBS check (funded by Words First)

Words First is more than a workplace – it's a community where you can grow, belong, and make a real difference.

We recruit year-round and are currently hiring for January and April 2026 start dates.

Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you.