Location: London
Working Pattern: On Site
Contract Type: Temp / Ad-Hoc
Pay Rate: £30 - £40 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Paediatric SLT to support a Local Authority by carrying out specialist communication assessments for children undergoing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process. You will provide clear, outcome-focused EHCP advice and work closely with schools, families, BCIT, and the SEN Assessment Team to support high-quality decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete statutory paediatric communication assessments for EHCNAs.
Provide timely, clear, and measurable EHCP advice.
Liaise with schools, families, BCIT and LA professionals.
Contribute to annual reviews where required.
Maintain accurate clinical notes and comply with safeguarding standards.
Requirements:
BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
HCPC registration (essential).
Minimum 2 years' paediatric SLT experience.
Experience supporting children with SEND and contributing to EHCPs.
Strong assessment, report writing, and communication skills.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Professional indemnity & public liability insurance.
Desirable:
RCSLT membership.
Experience in early years, mainstream or specialist education settings.
Knowledge of autism, speech sound disorders, AAC or language disorder.
Experience delivering training to schools or families.
Additional Information:
Consultancy position with flexible working.
Travel to local schools/settings may be required.
All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people