Paediatric Specialist School Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Long-Term Locum Speech and Language Therapist – Purley, South London

Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Purley
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £24.00–£45.00 per hour
Working Hours: Part-time or full-time, school term time

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to join a specialist primary school in Purley, supporting children with moderate to severe learning disabilities.

This is a long-term locum opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children and making a meaningful difference to their communication and development. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of approximately 50 children, providing assessment, intervention and ongoing support tailored to each child’s individual needs.

The school prides itself on its child-centred approach, ensuring that children always come first. Staff work closely with pupils and their families to build strong, trusting relationships and create a supportive environment in which every child can thrive.

This role would suit an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist who is confident managing a caseload and working as part of a multidisciplinary educational team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 50 primary-aged children with moderate to severe learning disabilities and associated communication needs.
• Assess and identify children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Plan and deliver individualised and group-based speech and language therapy interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and other professionals to support children’s communication and development.
• Develop and review appropriate therapy programmes based on individual needs and outcomes.
• Provide advice, guidance and strategies to school staff and families to support communication development throughout the school day.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, reviews and wider discussions around pupils’ needs and progress.

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 eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working with children, ideally within a specialist school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with moderate to severe learning disabilities and complex communication needs.
• Confidence managing a caseload and working independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and education staff.
• A child-centred and collaborative approach to therapy.

Why Choose Pulse?

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How to Apply

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