Band 6 Children Speech and Language Therapist

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Job Title: Band 6 Children's Speech and Language Therapist
Specialism: Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Location: Redbridge, UK
Salary: £29.44 Hourly
Type: Ongoing | Full Time

Join us for an exciting ongoing opportunity as a Band 6 Children's Speech and Language Therapist within the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in Redbridge. This full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £29.44 and provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work brings. You will work within a supportive and forward-thinking service, helping to improve communication outcomes and enrich young lives.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full-time role combined with the flexibility and variety of locum work.

• Professional Development: Build your experience and enhance your skills while working within a knowledgeable multidisciplinary team.

• Diverse Working Environment: Gain exposure to a range of educational settings, offering a varied and rewarding professional experience.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility locum work provides, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments.

What you will do:

• Complete Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments for children and young people aged 0-19.

• Undertake speech and language assessments within mainstream schools for children aged 5-19.

• Carry out formal and informal assessments to identify and support children's communication needs.

• Write clear, comprehensive reports to inform decision-making and intervention planning.

• Work collaboratively with schools, parents, and other professionals to implement effective therapy strategies and support positive outcomes.

Requirements:

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with relevant post-qualification experience.

• Proven experience completing EHC needs assessments and working within mainstream school settings.

• Confidence using both formal and informal assessment tools.

• Current HCPC registration is essential.

• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between sites within Redbridge.