Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – London, Greater London (NW6)
Join a specialist paediatric allied health clinic within private healthcare, supporting autistic children and children with speech, language, communication and sensory needs through evidence-based, child-centred therapy.

Employment Type
Permanent | Full Time

Salary
£35,000 – £39,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills + benefits

Benefits

• Structured clinical progression pathway from Band 5 towards Band 6
• Equivalent of 7.5 weeks annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Annual leave taken during one week at Easter, the whole month of August and two weeks over Christmas
• £500 annual wellbeing allowance
• £500 annual CPD budget
• Pension contribution
• Regular clinical and management supervision
• Extensive specialist Autism training
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible HCPC-registered candidates

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent full-time role, 37.5 hours per week based in London (NW6)

• Wednesday to Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Monday and Tuesday: days off
• Clinic-based role supporting autistic children and children with additional communication needs
• Regular supervision, mentoring and multidisciplinary support provided

Job Description
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will join a specialist paediatric clinic working in London (NW6), supporting autistic children and children with speech, language, communication and sensory needs. This role is ideal for an HCPC registered clinician with at least one year's post-qualification experience who is looking to progress from Band 5 towards Band 6 within a specialist Autism service. You will deliver one-to-one assessments and therapy, manage your own paediatric caseload, produce high-quality clinical reports and work closely with families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals. The clinic provides tailored support, assessments and therapy within a welcoming environment, using a personalised, multidisciplinary approach to help children build communication, confidence, functional development and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one Speech and Language Therapy to autistic children and children with additional communication needs.
• Complete comprehensive speech, language and communication assessments using standardised and informal assessment tools.
• Analyse assessment findings and create evidence-based therapy plans.
• Produce high-quality written reports, clinical recommendations and therapy documentation.
• Manage your own paediatric clinical caseload independently.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Supervise, support and develop Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
• Create and maintain therapy resources to support engaging, goal-focused intervention.
• Contribute to service audits, quality improvement initiatives and research projects.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, service development meetings and staff training.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK, with Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible HCPC-registered candidates.
• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist is essential.
• Minimum of one year's post-qualification experience at Band 5 level.
• Experience providing one-to-one Speech and Language Therapy to autistic children and children with communication needs.
• Ability to independently complete assessments, interpret findings, manage a paediatric caseload and produce comprehensive clinical reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, written English, IT and report-writing skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team and supporting Therapy Assistants or junior staff.
• Also suitable for: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Speech Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Paediatric SLT, Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, Band 6 Development SLT.

Company Culture
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will be joining a specialist multidisciplinary Autism service that places children and families at the centre of its work. The clinic combines evidence-based practice with a holistic approach to communication, sensory development and independence, creating an environment where therapists are encouraged to collaborate, share knowledge and continually develop their clinical expertise. Through structured supervision, specialist Autism training, CPD support and a clear Band 5 to Band 6 progression pathway, you will be supported to grow in confidence while making a meaningful difference to children's quality of life.

Apply Today
If you are an HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your specialist Autism experience within a supportive paediatric clinic in London, this role offers strong supervision, structured progression and meaningful clinical impact. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to autistic children and their families while developing your confidence, clinical skill and specialist expertise within a team that values your contribution. Apply today to take the next step in your Speech and Language Therapy career.

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