Paediatric Speech Therapist - Remote Working!
Location: Fordley, Tyne and Wear, UK, NE23 7
Application Deadline: 2025-11-27
Job Description:
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career, all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment? London Children's Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Speech and Language Therapist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work‑life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave!
* Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
* Hours: 5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)
* Contract: Permanent - Summer contract 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)
The London Children's Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.
In this role, you will manage a varied caseload for clients aged 0‑18, conducting comprehensive assessments using both standardised and non‑standardised tools. You will play a key role in multi‑agency collaboration, attending case discussions and EHCP reviews to advocate for the needs of children and families. Excellent communication and training skills are essential, as you will advise parents, carers, and external agencies while also providing supervision to junior staff or students. Primary work will be school‑based with opportunities to work remotely and in clinic settings.
* BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
* Experience working within a paediatric setting
* Experience completing assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
* Specialist CPD and/or training
* Experience working with paediatric social, emotional and mental health needs
Professional Development: Access training opportunities to support your career growth and interests.
Wellbeing Support: Healthy work‑life balance with dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric OT journey.
Structured Clinical Growth: Regular in‑house training, workshops and supervision.
Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: Dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric new OTs build core skills.
You will receive an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package, including:
* 5 weeks off in the school summer break
* 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
* 1 CPD day to use towards training
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with option to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support – mental health services and physical health checks
* Family growth support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* 100+ discount options UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric car purchase scheme
* Critical illness cover
All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.
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