Speech & Language Therapist in Shifnal

About Hopscotch

Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric clinic in the heart of London, delivering Sensory Integration, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy to children and young people aged 6 months to 25 years with neurodevelopmental differences including autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia, and developmental language disorder. We support families through EHCP-funded and private pathways, working closely with Local Authorities, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals.

We are growing rapidly and are looking for a passionate, clinically excellent Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding SLT team at an exciting stage of the organisation’s development.

The Role

This is a full-time Speech and Language Therapist role within our specialist paediatric SLT service. You will manage an independent caseload, delivering comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with a wide range of speech, language, communication, and feeding needs. You will work as part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists, and contribute to EHCP assessments, progress reporting, and family-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment
  • Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments for children with a range of presentations including speech delays, language impairments, social communication difficulties, fluency disorders, and feeding and swallowing difficulties.
  • Use a range of standardised assessment tools, clinical observation, and parent and teacher report to evaluate communication and swallowing skills.
  • Interpret assessment findings and formulate clinically reasoned diagnoses and recommendations in line with current evidence and RCSLT guidance.
  • Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and educators to gather relevant background information and contextualise assessment findings.
• Therapy Planning & Intervention
  • Develop personalised, evidence-based therapy plans based on assessment findings, with clear, measurable goals set in collaboration with families.
  • Deliver high-quality individual and group therapy sessions using age-appropriate, play-based, and structured approaches.
  • Provide targeted intervention across areas including articulation, expressive and receptive language, social communication, fluency, and feeding and swallowing.
  • Monitor and adapt therapy strategies to meet the evolving needs of each child, ensuring consistent and effective intervention.
  • Deliver online therapy sessions for clients who are unable to attend in person.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records including session notes, assessment reports, treatment plans, and progress summaries for each child.
  • Produce comprehensive EHCP reports, annual review contributions, and discharge summaries to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
  • Communicate progress and strategies clearly and professionally to parents, caregivers, and educational professionals.
  • Ensure full compliance with confidentiality, safeguarding, and GDPR obligations in line with HCPC standards and Hopscotch policy.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Work closely with our MDT, including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, and the wider clinical team, to provide integrated, holistic care.
  • Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, case discussions, and clinical supervision.
  • Provide training, guidance, and communication strategies for parents, caregivers, and school staff to support children’s communication development across all environments.
• Professional Development
  • Engage actively with clinical supervision and in-house CPD, including training in Sensory Integration and neurodevelopmental approaches.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of clinical learning within the team.
  • Adhere to HCPC standards of conduct, performance, and ethics, and maintain current RCSLT membership.

Person Specification

Essential

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc or MSc) and current HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience as an SLT, with demonstrable paediatric experience.
• Experience assessing and treating children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs.
• Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to formulate and implement evidence-based therapy plans.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, professional clinical reports to deadline.
• Experience contributing to EHCP assessments or annual reviews.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available for the right candidate).

Desirable

• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management in a paediatric population.
• Knowledge or experience of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
• Familiarity with bilingual language development or therapy for children from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
• Experience working in a private clinic or alongside Occupational Therapists in a multidisciplinary model.
• Interest in or exposure to Sensory Integration approaches in SLT practice.

Training & Development

Hopscotch is committed to the professional growth of every clinician on our team. We offer:

• Regular clinical supervision with our Clinical Director.
• In-house CPD including training in Sensory Integration and neurodevelopmental approaches.
• Ongoing support for external professional development and specialist certifications.
• A structured onboarding programme to help you integrate into our clinical practices and team culture.

What We Offer

• 20 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, unlimited virtual counselling sessions, and six in-person counselling sessions.
• 24/7 helpline for stress, personal issues, bereavement, and emotional support.
• Financial support and confidential money advice services.
• Legal assistance available 24/7.
• Wellbeing resources including online wellbeing checks and mindfulness content.
• Carer support guidance including specialist advice for caring for neurodiverse family members.
• Fitness discounts at over 3,600 health clubs.
• Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of categories.
• A warm, collaborative, and clinically excellent working environment in central London.
• The opportunity to grow with a purpose-driven specialist clinic at an exciting stage of expansion.