Paediatric School Years Speech and Language Therapist

Counselor Above average in CounselingFull-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 School 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: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking Paediatric School Years Speech and Language Therapists to join a supportive team in South East London. These roles focus on supporting school-aged children with speech, language, and communication needs across a range of clinic sites in Greenwich.

There are multiple vacancies available (4.0 WTE full-time roles), with part-time applications also welcomed. This is an excellent opportunity for therapists looking to work within school-aged services, delivering impactful, evidence-based interventions.

Key Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will:
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat children with speech, language, and communication needs.
  • Deliver tailored therapy programmes to support school-aged children’s development.
  • Work across various clinic sites within Greenwich.
  • Collaborate with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.
  • Contribute to care planning, reviews, and multidisciplinary 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 with paediatric or school-aged populations.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive and flexible 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 with paediatric or school-aged populations is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Paediatric assessmentClinical diagnosisTherapy programme deliveryMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical record keepingCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Paediatric School 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.

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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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Counseling listings

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