Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre
Speech & Language Therapist
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About Hopscotch
Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric clinic in the heart of London, delivering Sensory Integration, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy to children and young people aged 6 months to 25 years with neurodevelopmental differences including autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia, and developmental language disorder. We support families through EHCP-funded and private pathways, working closely with Local Authorities, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals.
We are growing rapidly and are looking for a passionate, clinically excellent Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding SLT team at an exciting stage of the organisation’s development.
The Role
This is a full-time Speech and Language Therapist role within our specialist paediatric SLT service. You will manage an independent caseload, delivering comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with a wide range of speech, language, communication, and feeding needs. You will work as part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team alongside Occupational Therapists, and contribute to EHCP assessments, progress reporting, and family-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments for children with a range of presentations including speech delays, language impairments, social communication difficulties, fluency disorders, and feeding and swallowing difficulties
- Use a range of standardised assessment tools, clinical observation, and parent and teacher report to evaluate communication and swallowing skills
- Interpret assessment findings and formulate clinically reasoned diagnoses and recommendations in line with current evidence and RCSLT guidance
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and educators to gather relevant background information and contextualise assessment findings
Therapy Planning & Intervention
- Develop personalised, evidence-based therapy plans based on assessment findings, with clear, measurable goals set in collaboration with families
- Deliver high-quality individual and group therapy sessions using age-appropriate, play-based, and structured approaches
- Provide targeted intervention across areas including articulation, expressive and receptive language, social communication, fluency, and feeding and swallowing
- Monitor and adapt therapy strategies to meet the evolving needs of each child, ensuring consistent and effective intervention
- Deliver online therapy sessions for clients who are unable to attend in person
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Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records including session notes, assessment reports, treatment plans, and progress summaries for each child
- Produce comprehensive EHCP reports, annual review contributions, and discharge summaries to a high standard and within agreed deadlines
- Communicate progress and strategies clearly and professionally to parents, caregivers, and educational professionals
- Ensure full compliance with confidentiality, safeguarding, and GDPR obligations in line with HCPC standards and Hopscotch policy
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with our MDT, including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, and the wider clinical team, to provide integrated, holistic care
- Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, case discussions, and clinical supervision
- Provide training, guidance, and communication strategies for parents, caregivers, and school staff to support children’s communication development across all environments
Professional Development
- Engage actively with clinical supervision and in-house CPD, including training in Sensory Integration and neurodevelopmental approaches
- Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of clinical learning within the team
- Adhere to HCPC standards of conduct, performance, and ethics, and maintain current RCSLT membership
Person Specification
Essential
- Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc or MSc) and current HCPC registration
- Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience as an SLT, with demonstrable paediatric experience
- Experience assessing and treating children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs
- Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to formulate and implement evidence-based therapy plans
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, professional clinical reports to deadline
- Experience contributing to EHCP assessments or annual reviews
- Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available for the right candidate)
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Desirable
- Experience with dysphagia assessment and management in a paediatric population
- Knowledge or experience of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
- Familiarity with bilingual language development or therapy for children from diverse linguistic backgrounds
- Experience working in a private clinic or alongside Occupational Therapists in a multidisciplinary model
- Interest in or exposure to Sensory Integration approaches in SLT practice
Training & Development
Hopscotch is committed to the professional growth of every clinician on our team. We offer:
- Regular clinical supervision with our Clinical Director
- In-house CPD including training in Sensory Integration and neurodevelopmental approaches
- Ongoing support for external professional development and specialist certifications
- A structured onboarding programme to help you integrate into our clinical practices and team culture
What We Offer
- 20 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, unlimited virtual counselling sessions, and six in-person counselling sessions
- 24/7 helpline for stress, personal issues, bereavement, and emotional support
- Financial support and confidential money advice services
- Legal assistance available 24/7
- Wellbeing resources including online wellbeing checks and mindfulness content
- Carer support guidance including specialist advice for caring for neurodiverse family members
- Fitness discounts at over 3,600 health clubs
- Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of categories
- A warm, collaborative, and clinically excellent working environment in central London
- The opportunity to grow with a purpose-driven specialist clinic at an exciting stage of expansion
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