Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist
Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist – Hillingdon, London
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Hillingdon
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: £24.00–£32.00 an hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time (flexible)
Contract Length: 3 months initially (with potential for extension)
Car Driver: Essential – This role requires travel to schools across Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs. Candidates must have access to a car.
Base Location: Wood End Centre, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, UB3
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality services across schools in the Hillingdon area.
Based at the Wood End Centre in Hayes, this role offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children with speech, language, and communication needs by providing care directly in school settings. You’ll be joining a collaborative and proactive team that is passionate about child-centred care and community engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist with experience in paediatrics, particularly within educational or community settings, who is confident working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Independently assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate outcomes for children with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs, including complex cases.
Provide school-based interventions and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and families to ensure integrated support.
Deliver therapy in line with evidence-based practice, adapting to the needs of individual children across different school environments.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records and reports.
Support the development of therapy programmes and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff where appropriate.
Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes through assessments and reports.
Adhere to local safeguarding, clinical governance, and health and safety policies.
Qualifications and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must have:
A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.
Previous experience working with children and young people, ideally within educational or community settings.
Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence (essential).
A proactive, flexible, and reflective approach to clinical practice.
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