Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – School-Age | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Reading seeks a qualified Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join its integrated therapy team. This part-time role offers flexibility, working 22.5 hours per week, term time only. You'll support children in schools, manage your own caseload, and contribute to high-quality assessments and interventions. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and a NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at popular retailers

Free parking at Trust sites

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience in a school setting with children of various needs.
• UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Support children in mainstream and specialist schools.
• Manage your own caseload of school-aged children.
• Deliver services using evidence-based and person-centered principles.

Skills

Experience working with children

Effective communication

Autonomy in clinical decisions

Education

Qualified Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist looking to progress your clinical skills and professional career in paediatrics? Are you looking for a part time, term time only role that offers flexibility to coincide with your home life?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6SaLT to join our amazing integrated therapy teamfor 22.5 hours per week, term time only. The role involves:

Responsibilities

• Supporting children who attend mainstream schools and specialist resources in Reading and Wokingham


• Planning and managing your own school-age caseload


• Service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making


• Travel to several sites with room for some home working


• To function as a specialist autonomous clinician, with a role in supporting delivery of theCYPIT model, development of the CYPF (Children and Young People and Families)model and provide support to other more junior CYPIT therapists and non-professional staff.


• To provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs in area of specialist expertise, using evidence based/person-centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.


• To provide specialist therapy input into clinical services within a designated area/team, contributing to defined projects as requested by Clinical Leads.

Our Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapy service is shaped around the needs of the child and family. We are structured within integrated teams (physio, OT, SaLT, integrated therapy assistants and admin) and work closely togetherto ensure we have the greatest therapeutic impact.

You’llbepart of our welcoming and collaborative team in West Berkshire, and have the support and direction of a Band 7 therapist. There will also be dedicated time and opportunities to shadow therapists in various settings, attend trainingsessionsand develop your knowledge and skills within the wider school age therapy team.

Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist, registered with HCPC


• Experience (including placement experience) in working with children with a range of needs in a school setting.


• UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work, or equivalent ability to travel to multiple sites within Reading and West Berkshire

Benefits

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance


• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell


• Generous NHS pension scheme


• Excellent learning and career development opportunities


• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles


• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services


• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants


• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality


• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave


• Free parking across Trust sites

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority


• Committed to providing good quality, safe services


• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Contact

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Caroline Pethick on 07795617511 or email: [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025.