Level 1​/Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Part-Time, Schools

Final date to receive applications: 16th January 2026

Contract type: Part time (1-3 days a week, this position could be on an employed or subcontracting basis.)

Location: Based in our schools services in the above area.

Essential: RCSLT and HCPC registered; fully qualified Speech & Language Therapist. Experience and passion for supporting children and young people with a broad range of communication needs. Fully licensed car driver with access to a car as this role will require some travel within reasonable distances for outreach appointments and settings.

Salary: Hourly rate dependent on level of experience. This position could be on an employed or subcontracting basis.

Salary: £29,358 to £43,998 p/a for full-time equivalent dependent on level of experience or hourly rate on a subcontracting basis. Employed roles only would also include 11.5 weeks per year of paid annual leave and other benefits.

Job start date: February 2026

Please note - for those wishing to work with both paediatric and adult caseloads we can offer mixed paediatric and adult posts across all our clinics. Ask us about this.

You can find more details about our roles in our Job Description document, and the types of people we are looking for in the Person Specification.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment to those wishing to dedicate their time and energy to making a difference to the lives of people with speech, language and communication difficulties and differences. Our valued team members are able to achieve significant professional advancement along with the fulfilment of helping individuals unlock their full potential through truly transformative Speech and Language Therapy.
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We believe that everyone should have a voice and that being ableto communicate your
needs, dreams and ideas is fundamental. Magic Words provides transformative therapy and support to enable people with speech, language and communication difficulty and difference to connect and thrive.
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At Magic Words Therapy, we are committed to safer recruitment. This means that all successful applicants must undergo Enhanced with Barred List DBS checks (for both SaLTs and SaLTAPs) or standard DBS checks (for non-clinical staff with client contact) as well as checks on qualifications, references and proof of identity.

To apply for this position please complete the Application Form using the button below.

We endeavour to notify all applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 days. Please note that our team are on leave or work minimal hours during the school holidays meaning that applications made during these times may wait longer for a response.