Speech & Language Therapist (Paediatric)
Location: Hornchurch, RM12 (school and home-based settings)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing
Working Pattern: On-site, flexible delivery
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to provide specialist, EHCP-led support for a young person in the Hornchurch (RM12) area. This role involves delivering both direct and indirect speech and language therapy in line with the pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), working closely with the school, family, and wider professionals.
The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), language difficulties, and social communication needs. Experience using Talk Tools and PROMPT is essential.
Pupil Profile
Diagnosis:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Language difficulties
Social communication and interaction challenges
Key Responsibilities
Deliver direct speech and language therapy of no less than 90 minutes per week
Provide indirect input, consisting of:
Three sessions per year (minimum 30 minutes per session)
Attend and contribute to termly meetings with school professionals (1 hour per term)
Complete annual reassessment of the young person (approximately 2 hours per year)
Oversee and monitor a weekly small-group social skills session (3-4 pupils), designed to:
Develop turn-taking and peer interaction skills
Follow a structured programme such as Attention Autism
Be delivered weekly for 10 minutes by a Teaching Assistant, with termly SLT monitoring
Provide clear guidance and strategies to school staff and family
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and safeguarding standards
Requirements
BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy
HCPC registration (essential)
Proven experience working with children with ASD and social communication needs
Experience delivering therapy in line with EHCP outcomes
Competence in using Talk Tools and PROMPT
Strong clinical assessment, reporting, and communication skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Desirable
RCSLT membership
Experience working across home, school, or alternative education settings
Experience supporting social skills groups
Confidence working collaboratively with education professionals and families
Additional Information
Flexible consultancy-based role
Therapy delivered in alternative settings (school and/or home) within RM12
All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting