Speech and Language Therapist – London

Speech and Language Therapist needed across London

Location: London
Working Pattern: On-site
Contract Type: Temp / Ad-hoc
Pay Rate: from £40 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to support across London with Local Authorities with statutory EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) assessments. In this role, you will complete specialist speech, language, and communication assessments, provide clear evidence-based recommendations, and contribute to high‑quality, legally compliant EHCPs. Your work will play a key role in helping children access education, develop essential communication skills, and achieve greater independence. You will collaborate closely with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams across the Local Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out paediatric speech, language, and communication assessments for children undergoing EHCNAs.
• Produce outcome-focused, evidence-based recommendations for EHCPs.
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, and other professionals to support integrated provision.
• Contribute to annual reviews and ongoing EHCP processes.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with safeguarding, GDPR, and professional standards.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration (essential).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience contributing to EHCPs in educational and/or clinical settings.
• Strong assessment, reporting, and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Experience working in early years, mainstream schools, or specialist provisions.
• Knowledge of developmental language disorder (DLD), autism, speech sound disorders, AAC, or social communication needs.
• Experience delivering training to school staff or parents.

Additional Information

• Consultancy position with flexible working arrangements.
• Travel to schools and community settings may be required.
• All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed before starting.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people hold responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.