Speech and Language Therapist needed in Hornchurch

Speech & Language Therapist (Paediatric)

Location: Hornchurch, RM12 (school and home-based settings)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing
Working Pattern: On-site, flexible delivery

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) to provide specialist, EHCP-led support for a young person in the Hornchurch (RM12) area. This role involves delivering both direct and indirect speech and language therapy in line with the pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), working closely with the school, family, and wider professionals.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), language difficulties, and social communication needs. Experience using Talk Tools and PROMPT is essential.

Pupil Profile

Diagnosis:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Language difficulties
• Social communication and interaction challenges

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct speech and language therapy of no less than 90 minutes per week
• Provide indirect input, consisting of:
  • Three sessions per year (minimum 30 minutes per session)
• Attend and contribute to termly meetings with school professionals (1 hour per term)
• Complete annual reassessment of the young person (approximately 2 hours per year)
• Oversee and monitor a weekly small-group social skills session (3-4 pupils), designed to:
  • Develop turn-taking and peer interaction skills
  • Follow a structured programme such as Attention Autism
  • Be delivered weekly for 10 minutes by a Teaching Assistant, with termly SLT monitoring
• Provide clear guidance and strategies to school staff and family
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and safeguarding standards

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC registration (essential)
• Proven experience working with children with ASD and social communication needs
• Experience delivering therapy in line with EHCP outcomes
• Competence in using Talk Tools and PROMPT
• Strong clinical assessment, reporting, and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance

Desirable

• RCSLT membership
• Experience working across home, school, or alternative education settings
• Experience supporting social skills groups
• Confidence working collaboratively with education professionals and families

Additional Information

• Flexible consultancy-based role
• Therapy delivered in alternative settings (school and/or home) within RM12
• All safeguarding and vetting checks must be completed prior to starting