Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics
Location: Buckinghamshire
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £47,976 actual (term-time only)
The Role
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join an SEN school in Buckinghamshire, supporting children aged 5–16 within a specialist educational setting.
Details
This role involves delivering specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention for children with a range of communication, language, and developmental needs. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support pupils' communication, participation, emotional wellbeing, and independence, contributing to positive educational outcomes.
Responsibilities
Manage a specialist paediatric Speech and Language Therapy caseload for children aged 5–16
Complete comprehensive communication, language, speech, and swallowing assessments where appropriate
Develop and implement individualised therapy programmes
Support pupils with speech, language, social communication, and functional communication skills
Work collaboratively with teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, families, and other professionals
Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews, and multidisciplinary reports
Provide training, advice, and communication strategies to school staff and parents/carers
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures
Support junior colleagues and contribute to service development where appropriate
Requirements
HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
Experience working within paediatric or specialist educational settings
Knowledge of developmental language disorders, autism, and complex communication needs
Ability to manage a complex caseload independently
Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills
Benefits
Competitive salary of £47,976 actual (term-time only)
Opportunity to work within a specialist paediatric school environment
Supportive multidisciplinary team
Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
Applying for roles
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
Joseph Nordoff
07584 147 655