Speech & Language Therapist – Paediatrics (Mainstream Schools)

Role: Speech & Language Therapist – Paediatrics (Mainstream Schools)
Location: Across mainstream schools in Croydon
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: NHS Band 5, 6 or 7 (dependent on experience)

What’s on offer

• Full-time role, Monday to Friday
• Competitive Band 5/6/7 salary
• Borough-wide caseload in mainstream school settings
• Supportive multi-agency working environment
• Opportunity to support children with EHCPs through impactful interventions
• Professional development opportunities and clinical supervision

Your role

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children across Croydon. You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with speech, language and communication needs in mainstream schools
• Supporting pupils with EHCPs through tailored therapy and regular reviews
• Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals
• Offering training and guidance to education staff and families to support continued development
• Travelling across various school sites within the borough

About you

• HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist
• Experience supporting children in mainstream school environments
• Sound clinical knowledge of developmental speech and language disorders
• Confident in delivering evidence-based interventions
• Strong assessment, diagnostic and report-writing skills
• Effective communicator and team collaborator
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage a mobile caseload
• Committed to professional development and reflective practice

Why apply?

If you’re looking to support children’s communication development in an educational setting where your work makes a direct impact, this could be the perfect role. You’ll benefit from a diverse caseload, the chance to work autonomously, and be part of a team that values meaningful intervention over volume.