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Pulse Healthcare
South East London, United Kingdom

Paediatric Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Counselor Above average in CounselingFull-Time

Listed compensation

£24 - £32/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 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
  • Banding: Band 6/7
  • Location: South East London
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Salary: £24.00 – £32.00 per hour
  • Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Paediatric Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a team supporting children across various specialist education provisions in South East London. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple sites (including SE18 2JD, SE2 0XX, and SE7 8HX), delivering tailored therapy to children with complex communication and learning needs.

This position is ideal for therapists with experience in paediatric settings who are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives through specialist, evidence-based interventions.

Key Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will:
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat children with speech, language, and communication needs in specialist education settings.
  • Deliver individualised therapy programmes across multiple sites to support children’s development.
  • Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated support.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.
  • Contribute to meetings, reviews, and planning to support holistic educational and developmental outcomes.

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 with children in specialist education or paediatric settings.
  • Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive approach to collaborative and reflective practice.

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 matching you with the right opportunities.

We Offer

  • Access to exclusive roles across the UK
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • 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 with children in specialist education or paediatric settings is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Paediatric assessmentDiagnosisClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsOrganisational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Paediatric Specialist 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.

Speech-Language Pathology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
44%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,338 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pulse Healthcare

Staffing and Recruiting
London, England
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible working opportunities
Dedicated consultant support
Access to exclusive roles across the UK