Speech and Language Therapist

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Umbrella IR35 compliance

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is recruiting an experienced Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to support vulnerable children and young people within a Preventing Exclusions pathway.

The role involves delivering assessments and targeted interventions in schools, community settings, and alternative provisions, collaborating with education staff and SEND professionals to improve outcomes. Flexible working arrangements apply; contract funded through April 2027, with IR35 umbrella arrangement.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Speech & Language Therapist.
• Experience with vulnerable children and SEND.
• Not suitable for newly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and targeted interventions for children and young people
• Support the Preventing Exclusions Pathway through practical, outcome-focused therapy
• Work directly within schools, alternative provisions and community settings
• Model effective communication strategies and therapeutic approaches for education staff
• Collaborate with professionals supporting children with SEND and complex needs

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

Assessment & Intervention

Education settings collaboration

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
Until April 2027
£500-£525 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Flexible working arrangements available

CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Are you an experiencedSpeech & Language Therapist (SLT)looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established in-house therapy team, supporting a highly valued Preventing Exclusions Pathway. This is a hands-on position where your expertise as aSpeech & Language Therapist (SLT)will directly influence outcomes for children facing complex challenges in education and family life.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will support children and young people across schools, community settings and alternative education provisions, helping them remain engaged in education and achieve their potential. This opportunity would particularly suit an experiencedSpeech & Language Therapist (SLT)who enjoys delivering interventions, modelling best practice and working closely with professionals on the ground.

Your Role as a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT):

• Deliver assessments and targeted interventions for children and young people
• Support the Preventing Exclusions Pathway through practical, outcome-focused therapy
• Work directly within schools, alternative provisions and community settings
• Model effective communication strategies and therapeutic approaches for education staff
• Collaborate with professionals supporting children with SEND and complex needs

Your Previous Experience as a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT):

• Qualified and experienced practitioner, not suitable for newly qualified candidates
• Strong background working with vulnerable children and young people
• Experience supporting children at risk of exclusion from education
• Knowledge of SEND environments and therapeutic interventions within educational settings
• Ability to work effectively with children and families experiencing complex circumstances

This contract is currently funded until the end of the financial year, with funding considered relatively secure and subject to future grant confirmation. Flexible working options are available, including full-time, part-time and job-share arrangements.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.

Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.

Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.