Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

About this role

Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist – Hillingdon, London

Banding: Band 6/7Location: HillingdonStart Date: ASAPHourly Rate: £24.00–£32.00 an hourWorking 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.

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