Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist (Schools & SEN) | Multi-Site Schools Role | South East London
A rewarding multi-school Speech & Language Therapy opportunity supporting children across educational settings throughout South East London, offering structured supervision, varied caseload exposure, and excellent long-term development.

Employment Type
Full-time, permanent position, timer time (paid for all year round), starting September 2026. No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be HCPC registered. 

Salary
£33,000 – £39,000 per annum dependent on experience + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience
• Structured supervision and mentoring support
• Comprehensive onboarding programme
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive development-focused environment
• Excellent opportunity for Newly Qualified Therapists
• Exposure to a varied schools-based caseload
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team working
• Strong therapist wellbeing focus
• Long-term progression and development opportunities
• Varied multi-setting educational experience
• Supportive and inclusive team culture

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time permanent Speech and Language Therapist role working across multiple school settings throughout South East London. This position follows a schools-based working pattern with flexibility required to travel between educational sites within the region. Structured supervision and ongoing support are provided throughout the role.

Job Description
As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will deliver high-quality therapy support across a variety of school settings throughout South East London, supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and wider social communication difficulties. This schools-based setting offers a highly supportive and collaborative environment where therapists are encouraged to develop their clinical confidence, communication skills, and multidisciplinary working experience.

The service is particularly appealing for Newly Qualified and early-career Speech & Language Therapists seeking structured supervision, ongoing training, and varied educational exposure within a relationship-led and development-focused environment. Candidates who are adaptable, organised, passionate about neurodiversity, and motivated by supporting children across varied educational environments will thrive within this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Speech & Language Therapy interventions across multiple educational settings
• Support children with ASC, SLCN, DLD, and social communication difficulties
• Complete assessments, therapy planning, and clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with school staff, SENCOs, families, and wider MDT professionals
• Provide EHCP-related assessment input and therapy recommendations
• Adapt therapeutic approaches to suit varied educational environments and communication needs
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and collaborative care planning
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and educational teams
• Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development activities

Requirements

• No sponsorship available for this role. Candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy with HCPC registration or pending HCPC registration for Newly Qualified candidates.
• Suitable for Newly Qualified, early-career, and experienced Speech & Language Therapists with educational or SEND exposure.
• Interest or experience supporting Autism Spectrum Condition, neurodiversity, and communication needs within educational settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, therapy planning, and caseload management capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a relationship-led and child-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently across multiple school settings while collaborating effectively within MDT environments.
• Also suitable for: Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist, Schools Speech Therapist, SEN Speech Therapist, Autism Specialist SLT, Children’s Speech & Language Therapist, Educational SLT, Neurodiversity Speech Therapist.

Company Culture
As a Speech & Language Therapist, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative schools-based service that places strong emphasis on therapist wellbeing, structured supervision, learning, and long-term professional development. The team environment is warm, approachable, and highly supportive, with experienced clinicians providing mentoring and guidance to help therapists build confidence and develop their expertise. Leadership within the service encourages open communication, collaborative MDT working, and a positive learning culture where therapists are genuinely valued. This setting is ideal for candidates seeking a friendly, developmental environment with strong professional support and varied educational experience.

Apply Today
Your skills, compassion, and commitment to supporting children’s communication development are genuinely valued within this supportive South East London schools-based opportunity. Whether you are a Newly Qualified Speech & Language Therapist or an experienced clinician seeking a varied and engaging educational role, this position offers excellent long-term development, structured support, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships across multiple settings. Apply today to take the next step in your Speech & Language Therapy career within a collaborative and development-focused environment.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged

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George Francis
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