Speech and Language Therapist – Mainstream Schools

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist to support children in mainstream schools across Westminster and Chelsea. Based at The Medical Centre, Woodfield Road, you will deliver high-quality assessments and interventions in collaboration with schools.

The role adopts a whole-systems approach, including EHCNAs and statutory duties, with a Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 schedule. Initial 3‑month contract, ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Experience working in mainstream schools.
• Ability to complete EHCNAs and EHCP-based provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children in mainstream school settings.
• Deliver therapy and support in line with EHCP-provision.
• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, teachers, families, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified SLT (HCPC registered)

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist – Mainstream Schools

London

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist – Mainstream Schools
Banding: Band 6 or Band 7
Trust: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: Inner North West Division
Service Area: Schools across Westminster and Chelsea
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
Contract Length: 3 Months
Car Driver Required: No

Job Overview

Pulse is now recruiting an experienced Band 6/7 Speech and Language Therapist to join Central London Community Healthcare’s Inner North West Division. This role is based at The Medical Centre, Woodfield Road, with clinical work delivered across mainstream schools in Westminster and Chelsea.

This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist with strong educational experience to support children and young people through high‑quality assessment, intervention, and statutory work. The service follows a whole systems approach, and the successful clinician will play a key role in supporting communication needs across school environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children in mainstream school settings
  Complete Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs)
  Deliver therapy and support in line with EHCP‑specified provision
  Work collaboratively with SENCOs, teachers, families, and wider professionals
  Apply a whole systems approach to support communication needs across school communities
  Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Requirements

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree (or equivalent)
  HCPC registration (required)
  Experience working in mainstream schools
  Competence in completing EHCNAs and delivering EHCP-based provision
  Understanding of the whole systems approach
  Strong communication and organisational skills
  Car driver not required

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