Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

<p> </p> <p data-start="178" data-end="539"><strong data-start="178" data-end="192">Job Title:</strong> Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist<br data-start="233" data-end="236"><strong data-start="236" data-end="248">Banding:</strong> Band 6/7<br data-start="257" data-end="260"><strong data-start="260" data-end="273">Location:</strong> Tower Hamlets, London (E3)<br data-start="300" data-end="303"><strong data-start="303" data-end="318">Start Date:</strong> ASAP / January start for academic year<br data-start="357" data-end="360"><strong data-start="360" data-end="369">Rate:</strong> £35.00–£40.00 per hour<br data-start="392" data-end="395"><strong data-start="395" data-end="413">Working Hours:</strong> Full-time or Part-time (including 1 day per week option, term time only)<br data-start="486" data-end="489"><strong data-start="489" data-end="502">Duration:</strong> 6 months with the option to extend</p> <hr data-start="541" data-end="544"> <h2 data-start="546" data-end="567"><strong data-start="549" data-end="565">Job Overview</strong></h2> <p data-start="568" data-end="936">We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic <strong data-start="625" data-end="676">Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)</strong> to support a specialist educational setting in the E3 area of Tower Hamlets. This role involves working with a small caseload of approximately five students aged 16–18, all of whom present with high-functioning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).</p> <p data-start="938" data-end="1336">This setting provides a supportive and structured academic environment, and you will play a key role in delivering tailored interventions to help students develop communication, social, and functional language skills. With flexible working options—including one day per week during term time—this role is ideal for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 therapist seeking a rewarding and focused caseload.</p> <hr data-start="1338" data-end="1341"> <h2 data-start="1343" data-end="1372"><strong data-start="1346" data-end="1370">Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <p data-start="1373" data-end="1997">In this role, you will:<br data-start="1396" data-end="1399">• Undertake assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication needs for students aged 16–18 with ASD or related profiles.<br data-start="1525" data-end="1528">• Deliver targeted interventions including 1:1 therapy, programmes, reports, and recommendations in line with school requirements.<br data-start="1658" data-end="1661">• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider multidisciplinary professionals to ensure cohesive support for each pupil.<br data-start="1788" data-end="1791">• Maintain accurate, professional clinical documentation and communicate effectively with staff and families.<br data-start="1900" data-end="1903">• Contribute to ongoing development of communication strategies within the school environment.</p> <hr data-start="1999" data-end="2002"> <h2 data-start="2004" data-end="2042"><strong data-start="2007" data-end="2040">Qualifications and Experience</strong></h2> <p data-start="2043" data-end="2538">To be considered for this role, you must have:<br data-start="2089" data-end="2092">• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).<br data-start="2161" data-end="2164">• <strong data-start="2166" data-end="2187">HCPC registration</strong> and eligibility for membership of the <strong data-start="2226" data-end="2285">Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)</strong>.<br data-start="2286" data-end="2289">• Experience working with children and young people with ASD and high-functioning profiles.<br data-start="2380" data-end="2383">• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.<br data-start="2449" data-end="2452">• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school teams.</p> <hr data-start="2540" data-end="2543"> <h2 data-start="2545" data-end="2571"><stron ... (truncated, view full listing at source)