Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6/7

Location: West Essex (Stansted Mountfitchet)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £24.00–£32.00 per hour

Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a supportive SEND Therapy team based in West Essex. This role is based at St John’s Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, and offers flexible working arrangements, including consideration for virtual working.

You will be working within a community setting, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The service is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care, helping children develop essential communication and language skills to support their daily lives and educational outcomes.

This opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 therapist with experience in paediatrics and SEND, who is confident working independently while also contributing to a wider multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), including those with SEND.
• Deliver tailored intervention plans in community and/or virtual settings.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, and other professionals to support holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, reviews, and service development initiatives.

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 membership (or eligibility) with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Proven experience working with paediatric caseloads, particularly children with SEND.
• Strong communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

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