Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – West London, Greater London, W12
Combine school-based therapy with clinic practice and regular support from an experienced clinical team. This Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist position covers mainstream primary schools in Chiswick and Isleworth and a clinic in Shepherd's Bush, W12, in West London, Greater London. It suits an experienced Band 5 therapist seeking development or a Band 6 clinician who values varied paediatric work and collaboration with families and education staff.

Employment Type
Permanent, full-time employed position. A 12-month working year is available, with an alternative reduced-pay 11-month arrangement excluding August. An experienced Band 5 therapist can be considered alongside Band 6 applicants, with responsibilities matched to the clinical level agreed at interview. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary
£41,000 per annum at experienced Band 5, tier 3, or £43,500 per annum at entry Band 6, tier 1, plus the professional support and development benefits below. These are actual annual salaries for 37.5 hours per week on a 12-month working year. The alternative 11-month arrangement carries reduced annual pay.

Benefits

• Two-week induction with training and shadowing
• Regular supervision and line-management sessions
• Senior review of reports with individual feedback
• Twice-yearly in-school support visits from a senior team member
• Peer advice, case discussions and half-termly team meetings, with clinical working groups and access to external training courses
• Joint clinic sessions and paired delivery of training
• An alternative 11-month working-year option with reduced annual pay
• Protected administration sessions and a balance between direct therapy and planning
• Service scheduling designed to keep travel within the working day to a minimum
• A laptop and iPad provided
• Access to a wide range of clinical resources and standardised assessments
• An employee assistance programme, wellbeing champions and feel-good Friday activities

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent, full-time employed position
West London school services and a Shepherd's Bush clinic, W12

• 37.5 hours per week
• School-based work in Chiswick and Isleworth alongside clinic sessions
• 12-month working year, or an alternative reduced-pay 11-month arrangement excluding August
• Most Fridays are non-clinical for administration, supervision, meetings and development, rather than every Friday being guaranteed non-clinical
• January 2027 appointment targeted, with availability discussed individually

Job Description
As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver assessment and intervention for children's speech, language and communication needs across mainstream primary schools and a Shepherd's Bush clinic in the W12 area. The independent therapy service provides private healthcare within allied health, combining direct clinical work with practical support for parents, carers and education staff. You will help communication strategies become part of everyday routines, managing a caseload matched to your agreed band and accessing senior advice when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess children's speech, language and communication needs
• Plan and deliver individualised, evidence-informed intervention
• Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload within your competence
• Provide practical guidance to parents, carers and education staff
• Complete clear clinical records, reports and relevant EHCP advice
• Collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals to embed communication strategies in everyday routines
• Contribute to training and shared clinical learning appropriate to your agreed band
• Use supervision, senior feedback and reflective practice to inform clinical decisions and service development

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 as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Relevant post-qualification paediatric experience at experienced Band 5 or Band 6 level
• Experience supporting children's speech, language and communication needs, with school practice and younger-child clinic work particularly relevant
• Skills in assessment, intervention planning, clinical record keeping and report writing
• Clear communication and collaborative working with parents, carers and education staff
• Ability to manage a caseload within your competence, seek senior advice appropriately and travel regularly between school and clinic settings
• Also suitable for: Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, Paediatric SLT, School Speech and Language Therapist

Company Culture
As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will be part of a team that makes time for clinical discussion and shared learning. Peer advice, half-termly meetings, joint clinic sessions and paired training delivery connect school and clinic colleagues. The service's supervision and report feedback provide practical opportunities to reflect on your work, while responsibilities remain aligned with the clinical level agreed for your appointment. Managers welcome new ideas and innovation, and the service emphasises sustainable working practices and staff wellbeing.

Apply Today
Apply today for this Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist position in West London if you want school and clinic practice with responsibilities matched to your experience. Share your CV, relevant paediatric work, preferred clinical level and availability. Whether you are developing at experienced Band 5 or practising at Band 6, your assessment, intervention and family-partnership skills will be valued. We will discuss the travel, working-year options and package with you before any named 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