Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Recruit by Nature; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week induction with training and/0

Regular supervision

Joint clinic sessions

11-month option with reduced pay

Laptop provided

Wellbeing programme

External training

Clinical resources access

Staff support

Job summary

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to deliver assessment and intervention across mainstream primary schools in West London, including Chiswick and Isleworth, with sessions at a Shepherd's Bush clinic in W12.

The role suits an experienced Band 5 therapist seeking development or a Band 6 clinician who values collaborative working with families and education staff. Sponsorship is not available, and the position is permanent and full-time.

Qualifications

• You must hold a recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and HCPC registration.
• Experience with paediatric caseloads in school and clinic settings is essential.
• Ability to plan, deliver and document therapy in line with banded expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver speech and language interventions across schools and clinic.
• Collaborate with families, teachers and other professionals to embed communication strategies.
• Maintain clear clinical records and prepare reports and EHCP inputs.
• Engage in supervision and contribute to service development.

Skills

Right to work in UK

HCPC registration

SLT qualification

Paediatric experience

School-based practice

Caseload management

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - West London, Greater London, W12
Combine school-based therapy with clinic practice and regular support from an experienced clinical team. This Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist position covers mainstream primary schools in Chiswick and Isleworth and a clinic in Shepherd's Bush, W12, in West London, Greater London. It suits an experienced Band 5 therapist seeking development or a Band 6 clinician who values varied paediatric work and collaboration with families and education staff.

Employment Type

Permanent, full-time employed position. A 12-month working year is available, with an alternative reduced-pay 11-month arrangement excluding August. An experienced Band 5 therapist can be considered alongside Band 6 applicants, with responsibilities matched to the clinical level agreed at interview. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary

£41,000 per annum at experienced Band 5, tier 3, or £43,500 per annum at entry Band 6, tier 1, plus the professional support and development benefits below. These are actual annual salaries for 37.5 hours per week on a 12-month working year. The alternative 11-month arrangement carries reduced annual pay.

Benefits

• Two-week induction with training and shadowing
• Regular supervision and line-management sessions
• Senior review of reports with individual feedback
• Twice-yearly in-school support visits from a senior team member
• Peer advice, case discussions and half-termly team meetings, with clinical working groups and access to external training courses
• Joint clinic sessions and paired delivery of training
• An alternative 11-month working-year option with reduced annual pay
• Protected administration sessions and a balance between direct therapy and planning
• Service scheduling designed to keep travel within the working day to a minimum
• A laptop and iPad provided
• Access to a wide range of clinical resources and standardised assessments
• An employee assistance programme, wellbeing champions and feel-good Friday activities

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Permanent, full-time employed position
West London school services and a Shepherd's Bush clinic, W12

• 37.5 hours per week
• School-based work in Chiswick and Isleworth alongside clinic sessions
• 12-month working year, or an alternative reduced-pay 11-month arrangement excluding August
• Most Fridays are non-clinical for administration, supervision, meetings and development, rather than every Friday being guaranteed non-clinical
• January 2027 appointment targeted, with availability discussed individually

Job Description

As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver assessment and intervention for children's speech, language and communication needs across mainstream primary schools and a Shepherd's Bush clinic in the W12 area. The independent therapy service provides private healthcare within allied health, combining direct clinical work with practical support for parents, carers and education staff. You will help communication strategies become part of everyday routines, managing a caseload matched to your agreed band and accessing senior advice when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess children's speech, language and communication needs
• Plan and deliver individualised, evidence-informed intervention
• Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload within your competence
• Provide practical guidance to parents, carers and education staff
• Complete clear clinical records, reports and relevant EHCP advice
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to embed communication strategies in everyday routines
• Contribute to training and shared clinical learning appropriate to your agreed band
• Use supervision, senior feedback and reflective practice to inform clinical decisions and service development

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Relevant post-qualification paediatric experience at experienced Band 5 or Band 6 level
• Experience supporting children's speech, language and communication needs, with school practice and younger-child clinic work particularly relevant
• Skills in assessment, intervention planning, clinical record keeping and report writing
• Clear communication and collaborative working with parents, carers and education staff
• Ability to manage a caseload within your competence, seek senior advice appropriately and travel regularly between school and clinic settings
• Also suitable for: Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, Paediatric SLT, School Speech and Language Therapist

Company Culture

As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will be part of a team that makes time for clinical discussion and shared learning. Peer advice, half-termly meetings, joint clinic sessions and paired training delivery connect school and clinic colleagues. The service's supervision and report feedback provide practical opportunities to reflect on your work, while responsibilities remain aligned with the clinical level agreed for your appointment. Managers welcome new ideas and innovation, and the service emphasises sustainable working practices and staff wellbeing.