Paediatric Early Years Speech and Language Therapist

Counselor Above average in CounselingNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

£24 - £27.50/hr

  • 51%of Speech-Language Pathology listings state pay
  • +16%Speech-Language Pathology listings, last 30 days

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Paediatric Early Years Speech and Language Therapist
  • Banding: Band 6/7
  • Location: South East London
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Salary: £24.00 – £27.50 per hour
  • Working Hours: Part-time (flexible, Monday to Friday)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated Paediatric Early Years Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive team in South East London. This role focuses on working with early years children, supporting their speech, language, and communication development across a range of clinic settings in Greenwich.

This is a part-time opportunity offering flexibility across weekdays (Monday to Friday), making it ideal for therapists seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to make a meaningful impact in early intervention services.

Key Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will:
  • Assess, diagnose, and support young children with speech, language, and communication needs.
  • Deliver early intervention and evidence-based therapy tailored to individual developmental needs.
  • Work across multiple clinic sites within Greenwich.
  • Collaborate with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to support children’s progress.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.
  • Contribute to care planning and review meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

  • To be considered for this role, you must have:
  • A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
  • HCPC registration.
  • Experience working within paediatric or early years settings.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A flexible and proactive approach to service delivery.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and preferences.

We Offer

  • Access to exclusive roles across the UK
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this role or would like to explore other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey.

International Recruitment Notice

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy and possess current HCPC registration. Previous experience working within paediatric or early years settings is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Paediatric assessmentClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Paediatric Early Years Speech and Language Therapist at Pulse Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,338 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

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