Speech & Language Therapist

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing resources

Counselling services

Carer support

Wellbeing checks

Job summary

Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre in London is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to manage a paediatric caseload. You’ll assess, plan and deliver evidence-based therapy for children with speech, language and feeding needs, and contribute to EHCP assessments and progress reporting within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work online and in-person across a dedicated SLT service, with ongoing CPD and supervision.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc or MSc) and HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification paediatric SLT experience.
• Experience assessing and treating children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Excellent written communication with ability to produce clear clinical reports to deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available for the right candidate).
• Desirable: dysphagia assessment and management in paediatrics.
• Knowledge or experience of AAC systems.
• Familiarity with bilingual language development therapy.
• Experience in private clinics or multidisciplinary models.
• Interest in Sensory Integration approaches in SLT practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language and communication assessments for paediatric clients.
• Develop personalised therapy plans with measurable family goals.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions using play-based approaches.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and EHCP reports.
• Collaborate with MDT members and contribute to MDT meetings and supervision.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Report writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHCP experience

Education

BSc/MSc in Speech & Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Standardised assessment tools

Job description

About Hopscotch

Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric clinic in the heart of London, delivering Sensory Integration, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy to children and young people aged 6 months to 25 years with neurodevelopmental differences including autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia, and developmental language disorder. We support families through EHCP-funded and private pathways, working closely with Local Authorities, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals.

We are growing rapidly and are looking for a passionate, clinically excellent Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding SLT team at an exciting stage of the organisation’s development.

The Role

This is a full-time Speech and Language Therapist role within our specialist paediatric SLT service. You will manage an independent caseload, delivering comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with a wide range of speech, language, communication, and feeding needs. You will work as part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists, and contribute to EHCP assessments, progress reporting, and family‑centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments for children with a range of presentations including speech delays, language impairments, social communication difficulties, fluency disorders, and feeding and swallowing difficulties
• Use a range of standardised assessment tools, clinical observation, and parent and teacher report to evaluate communication and swallowing skills
• Interpret assessment findings and formulate clinically reasoned diagnoses and recommendations in line with current evidence and RCSLT guidance
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and educators to gather relevant background information and contextualise assessment findings

Therapy Planning & Intervention

• Develop personalised, evidence-based therapy plans based on assessment findings, with clear, measurable goals set in collaboration with families
• Deliver high-quality individual and group therapy sessions using age-appropriate, play-based, and structured approaches
• Provide targeted intervention across areas including articulation, expressive and receptive language, social communication, fluency, and feeding and swallowing
• Monitor and adapt therapy strategies to meet the evolving needs of each child, ensuring consistent and effective intervention
• Deliver online therapy sessions for clients who are unable to attend in person

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records including session notes, assessment reports, treatment plans, and progress summaries for each child
• Produce comprehensive EHCP reports, annual review contributions, and discharge summaries to a high standard and within agreed deadlines
• Communicate progress and strategies clearly and professionally to parents, caregivers, and educational professionals
• Ensure full compliance with confidentiality, safeguarding, and GDPR obligations in line with HCPC standards and Hopscotch policy

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with our MDT, including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, and the wider clinical team, to provide integrated, holistic care
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, case discussions, and clinical supervision
• Provide training, guidance, and communication strategies for parents, caregivers, and school staff to support children’s communication development across all environments

Professional Development

• Engage actively with clinical supervision and in-house CPD, including training in Sensory Integration and neurodevelopmental approaches
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of clinical learning within the team
• Adhere to HCPC standards of conduct, performance, and ethics, and maintain current RCSLT membership

Person Specification

Essential

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc or MSc) and current HCPC registration
• Minimum2 years’ post‑qualification experience as an SLT, with demonstrable paediatric experience
• Experience assessing and treating children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs
• Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to formulate and implement evidence‑based therapy plans
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, professional clinical reports to deadline
• Experience contributing to EHCP assessments or annual reviews
• Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available for the right candidate)

Desirable

• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management in a paediatric population
• Knowledge or experience of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
• Familiarity with bilingual language development or therapy for children from diverse linguistic backgrounds
• Experience working in a private clinic or alongside Occupational Therapists in a multidisciplinary model
• Interest in or exposure to Sensory Integration approaches in SLT practice

Training & Development

Hopscotch is committed to the professional growth of every clinician on our team. We offer:

• Regular clinical supervision with our Clinical Director
• In-house CPD including training in Sensory Integration and neurodevelopmental approaches
• Ongoing support for external professional development and specialist certifications
• A structured onboarding programme to help you integrate into our clinical practices and team culture

What We Offer

• 20 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, unlimited virtual counselling sessions, and six in-person counselling sessions
• 24/7 helpline for stress, personal issues, bereavement, and emotional support
• Financial support and confidential money advice services
• Legal assistance available 24/7
• Wellbeing resources including online wellbeing checks and mindfulness content
• Carer support guidance including specialist advice for caring for neurodiverse family members
• Fitness discounts at over 3,600 health clubs
• Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of categories
• A warm, collaborative, and clinically excellent working environment in central London
• The opportunity to grow with a purpose-driven specialist clinic at an exciting stage of expansion