Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5)

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) – East Ham, Greater London, E6

Build your school-based paediatric SLT experience with an independent therapy service supporting children and young people in East Ham, Greater London, E6, and other London school settings. This Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) appointment can suit a newly qualified therapist or an early-career clinician, with appropriate support for the agreed caseload. A January 2027 start is sought, with the opportunity to arrange handover before the new term.

Employment Type
Permanent employed appointment, with full-time working preferred and part-time applicants considered. Salary is paid across the full year. You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary
Approximately £34,000 per annum for a newly qualified therapist, rising to around £36,000 for an established Band 5, depending on experience and agreed responsibilities. These are full-time actual annual salary benchmarks, not term-time figures requiring a further reduction. Part-time pay is pro rata.

Benefits

• A school-based route into paediatric practice, including consideration of newly qualified therapists with appropriate support.
• A Monday-to-Friday working pattern, with part-time arrangements considered.
• One school setting per working day, without travel between settings during the day.
• A permanent employed appointment rather than short-term locum cover.
• Scope for December handover ahead of the January start, subject to availability.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time Monday to Friday, with part-time options considered.
School-based work across East London, with East Ham as the advertised location.

• The school working day is 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• The discussed allocation includes East Ham, Dagenham and Upton Park, alongside a Notting Hill school day.
• One setting per day; the weekly allocation is agreed with the successful candidate.
• This is not an East Ham-only or remote-working appointment.

Job Description
As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5), you will deliver school-based support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. The service works with mainstream primary schools and specialist social, emotional and mental health settings at primary and secondary level. You will contribute to assessment, intervention and practical recommendations within an agreed caseload, using support appropriate to your experience. The service brings allied health expertise into educational settings, offering a different working context from hospital-based private healthcare or a single private education campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' speech, language and communication needs within the agreed school allocation.
• Plan appropriate therapy goals and intervention activities.
• Deliver individual or group support according to pupils' needs.
• Work with school staff to support communication throughout the school day.
• Communicate relevant recommendations to families and colleagues.
• Maintain clear clinical records and reports.
• Review progress and adapt support where needed.
• Organise the school-based caseload and seek senior guidance appropriate to your level.

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and HCPC registration for practice.
• Newly qualified and early-career Band 5 therapists can be considered; no minimum number of post-qualified years is required.
• An interest in supporting school-aged children with communication needs, including those in SEMH settings.
• Ability to contribute to assessment, intervention planning and clinical documentation at your level of experience.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach with school staff and families.
• Ability to travel to the agreed weekly school locations and manage responsibilities with appropriate clinical support.
• Also suitable for: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, School-Based Speech and Language Therapist, Paediatric SLT

Company Culture
As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5), you will be joining an independent school-focused service that already employs newly qualified clinicians in similar roles. The emphasis is on matching the school allocation and clinical support to the therapist, while providing continuity for pupils and school teams. Your supervision and NQP support arrangements can be discussed before accepting an appointment.

Apply Today
Apply today to discuss this Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5) appointment in East Ham and the wider London school allocation. Share your CV, registration status, preferred working days and availability. Newly qualified applicants are welcome to explain the support they need as they begin practice. We will discuss the schools, travel and package with you before arranging an introduction.

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

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154