Job Description

Words First is a

truly diverse, multidisciplinary team

of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Educational Psychologists working across schools in London and Greater London. Together, we create child-centred, evidence-based solutions that empower children and young people to achieve their full potential in education and beyond.

At

Words First

, everything begins and ends with the child. We're an innovative and forward-thinking company delivering exceptional, evidence-based multidisciplinary therapy in schools across London.

Our mission is simple: to make a difference to children's lives every single day. We achieve this by combining clinical excellence with genuine care, creating a workplace where therapists thrive, schools can trust us, and children excel.

Joining Words First means becoming part of something bigger:

A workplace where your voice is valued. A community that celebrates collaboration, diversity, and belonging. A company where professional development isn't an afterthought - it's built into everything we do.
The Role

We're looking for a passionate and ambitious

Highly Specialist Therapist

to step into a role with real impact. This isn't just about delivering therapy - it's about shaping the future of services, inspiring the next generation of therapists, and helping us raise the bar for what therapy in schools can be.

Your week will typically involve:

4 days in schools

: providing a highly specialist service that transforms outcomes for children.

1 day clinical leadership

: supporting, supervising, and inspiring our therapists while contributing to service development, research, and innovation.
This is a dynamic role, designed for someone ready to combine specialist clinical skills with leadership, creativity, and a drive to make a difference.

What You'll Do

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy for children and young people across a range of settings. Mentor and supervise therapists, sharing expertise and building confidence. Shape and contribute to service innovation, training, and consultancy. The option to lead on clinical pathways, CPD sessions, and professional development opportunities. Bring fresh ideas that help us grow as a company - and as a community.
About You

You're someone who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and shares our belief in the power of therapy to change lives. You'll need to be:

HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist

. Experienced - at least

6 years post-registration

and

2+ years at a specialist level in school settings

. Skilled in evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches. Confident in leadership, supervision, and motivating others. Excited about research, service development, and innovation. Open-minded, adaptable, and ready to grow with us.
Why Join Words First?

Because you'll get more than just a job - you'll get a

career pathway full of opportunities

.

Growth:

Tailored supervision, leadership programme & CPD budget

Belonging:

A diverse team culture where wellbeing and support come first

Community:

Termly socials, cross-discipline collaboration & mentoring

Benefits:

Enhanced parental leave (after 2 years), wellbeing programme, pension scheme
At Words First, your career can grow in so many directions - clinical specialism, leadership, research, training, and more. Wherever you want to take it, we'll help you get there.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children. All successful candidates will undergo an

enhanced DBS check

.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 53,000.00-58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person