Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5)

Recruit by Nature; Chipping Ongar; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

School-based route into paediatric SLT

Mon-Fri schedule 8:30–16:30

Handover before January start

Permanent employed appointment

Support for newly qualified clinicians

Descripción de la vacante

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) for East Ham, Greater London (E6). This permanent, full-time role supports newly qualified clinicians with supervision and a January 2027 start.

Working hours are 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with travel across East London to multiple schools. The role involves assessment, intervention and collaborative work with school staff and families.

Formación

• HCPC registration required to practice.
• SLT qualification recognised for paediatric work.
• Ability to travel between school sites.
• Interest in school-based paediatric practice and SEMH settings.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver school-based SLT support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Contribute to assessment, intervention planning and documentation.
• Work with school staff to support communication throughout the day.
• Maintain clear clinical records and reports.

Conocimientos

Clear communication

Collaborative approach

Travel to school sites

Educación

HCPC registered

SLT qualification

Descripción del empleo

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) - East Ham, Greater London, E6

Build your school-based paediatric SLT experience with an independent therapy service supporting children and young people in East Ham, Greater London, E6, and other London school settings. This Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) appointment can suit a newly qualified therapist or an early-career clinician, with appropriate support for the agreed caseload. A January 2027 start is sought, with the opportunity to arrange handover before the new term.

Employment Type

Permanent employed appointment, with full-time working preferred and part-time applicants considered. Salary is paid across the full year. You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary

Approximately £34,000 per annum for a newly qualified therapist, rising to around £36,000 for an established Band 5, depending on experience and agreed responsibilities. These are full-time actual annual salary benchmarks, not term-time figures requiring a further reduction. Part-time pay is pro rata.

Benefits

• A school-based route into paediatric practice, including consideration of newly qualified therapists with appropriate support.
• A Monday-to-Friday working pattern, with part-time arrangements considered.
• One school setting per working day, without travel between settings during the day.
• A permanent employed appointment rather than short-term locum cover.
• Scope for December handover ahead of the January start, subject to availability.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Full-time Monday to Friday, with part-time options considered. School-based work across East London, with East Ham as the advertised location.

• The school working day is 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• The discussed allocation includes East Ham, Dagenham and Upton Park, alongside a Notting Hill school day.
• One setting per day; the weekly allocation is agreed with the successful candidate.
• This is not an East Ham-only or remote-working appointment.

Job Description

As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5), you will deliver school-based support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. The service works with mainstream primary schools and specialist social, emotional and mental health settings at primary and secondary level. You will contribute to assessment, intervention and practical recommendations within an agreed caseload, using support appropriate to your experience. The service brings allied health expertise into educational settings, offering a different working context from hospital-based private healthcare or a single private education campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' speech, language and communication needs within the agreed school allocation.
• Plan appropriate therapy goals and intervention activities.
• Deliver individual or group support according to pupils' needs.
• Work with school staff to support communication throughout the school day.
• Communicate relevant recommendations to families and colleagues.
• Maintain clear clinical records and reports.
• Review progress and adapt support where needed.
• Organise the school-based caseload and seek senior guidance appropriate to your level.

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 for practice.
• Newly qualified and early-career Band 5 therapists can be considered; no minimum number of post-qualified years is required.
• An interest in supporting school-aged children with communication needs, including those in SEMH settings.
• Ability to contribute to assessment, intervention planning and clinical documentation at your level of experience.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach with school staff and families.
• Ability to travel to the agreed weekly school locations and manage responsibilities with appropriate clinical support.
• Also suitable for: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, School-Based Speech and Language Therapist, Paediatric SLT

Company Culture

As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5), you will be joining an independent school-focused service that already employs newly qualified clinicians in similar roles. The emphasis is on matching the school allocation and clinical support to the therapist, while providing continuity for pupils and school teams. Your supervision and NQP support arrangements can be discussed before accepting an appointment.