At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our paediatric team to assess and support children with speech and language needs.
- Company: A growing, child-centred therapy service committed to inclusive practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied caseload across clinics, schools, and community settings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and experience with children required.
The predicted salary is between 32500 - 48500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our small and growing paediatric team, delivering high-quality assessment, diagnosis and therapy for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The role involves working across a variety of settings including our clinic, schools, nurseries and family homes, supporting children with a wide range of developmental speech, language and social communication differences.
We are a child-centred, inclusive service committed to neuroaffirming, evidence-based practice and to supporting every therapist to develop professionally whilst maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Location: Petals Therapy Clinic, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire (LE9), with community and school-based work. Current school contracts are based in Hinckley, Nuneaton and Rugby.
Reports to: Lead Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Salary: £32,500 - £48,500 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time and Term Time Only applications will also be considered (minimum 3 days per week).
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Essential Criteria
- BSc (Hons), MSc or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Minimum of one year experience working with children and young people.
- Sound knowledge of a range of paediatric speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including developmental language disorder, speech sound disorders and social communication differences.
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating evidence-based assessment and intervention programmes.
- Experience of supporting children using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including visual supports, Makaton and/or communication devices where appropriate.
- Ability to produce high-quality clinical documentation, including assessment reports, intervention plans and outcome measures.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, schools and other professionals.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and reflective practice.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to work within professional, ethical and legal frameworks.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between clinic, schools and community settings.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within independent practice, schools and/or community paediatric settings.
- Experience supporting autistic children and young people using neuroaffirming, strengths-based approaches.
- Experience supporting children with ADHD, developmental language disorder (DLD), speech sound disorders and/or social communication differences.
- Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) legislation, including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Experience contributing to EHCP assessments, annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Experience delivering training, workshops or coaching to parents, school staff and other professionals.
- Familiarity with a range of standardised paediatric speech and language assessments.
What We Offer
- Private healthcare cover.
- Generous annual leave with 30 days holiday plus an additional 10-day company shutdown over Christmas and New Year, allowing you to fully switch off and spend time with family and friends.
- Annual CPD budget with protected opportunities for professional development through both external courses and in-house learning.
- A genuine commitment to work-life balance. We recognise that life extends beyond work and offer flexible working arrangements, including reduced expectations during school holidays wherever possible.
- Autonomy to be the therapist you trained to be. We prioritise quality, child-centred care over unrealistic targets, allowing you the time and flexibility to deliver meaningful intervention based on clinical reasoning.
- A varied and rewarding caseload across clinic, schools and community settings, enabling you to build long-term relationships with children, families and education.
Locum Paediatric Speech Language Therapist in Loughborough employer: Petals Theapy
At Petals Therapy Clinic, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Speech and Language Therapists. Our commitment to professional development is evident through our generous CPD budget, regular supervision, and the opportunity to shape a growing independent practice. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and a friendly team culture, we ensure that our therapists can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Leicestershire.
