Children's Speech and Language Therapist

Children's Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Band 6 

Are you a passionate and motivated Speech and Language Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our dynamic Mainstream Schools Team on a 12-month Fixed Term contract and work collaboratively with school staff to support children with diverse speech, language, and communication needs. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to training initiatives, project work, and service development in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Why Join Us? 

We’re committed to creating a supportive work environment that values both patient and employee wellbeing. CLCH offers: 

• Comprehensive Induction and Support: Start with a full induction into our community service, followed by role-specific training to set you up for success. 

• Flexible Working & Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, access to a car lease scheme (T&Cs apply), an annual travel card loan, and other benefits to help you maintain work-life balance. 

• Career Development Opportunities: Access tailored training, development, and support for your career, including peer review, supervision, and mentorship from senior colleagues. You’ll also have opportunities to support less experienced colleagues and students, enhancing your leadership skills. 

What You’ll Do 

As part of our team, you’ll provide specialist assessment, therapy, and support to children and young people (CYP) with speech, language, and communication needs, helping them to thrive within their educational setting. Key responsibilities include: 

• Assessment and Therapy: Conduct specialized assessments and deliver targeted interventions for children with diverse needs, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech sound difficulties, and selective mutism. 

• Collaboration and Support: Work directly with CYP in individual and group settings, offering advice and strategies to school staff and parents to enhance communication outcomes. Engage in ongoing communication with parents and multidisciplinary professionals to create cohesive support networks for each child. 

• Training and Development: Provide training for allocated schools, equipping school staff with the skills and knowledge to support children with speech and language needs. Play a role in project work that drives innovation and excellence in our service delivery. 

What We’re Looking For 

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, skilled Speech and Language Therapist who: 

• Has experience working with children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) in educational settings. 

• Is committed to fostering collaborative relationships with school staff, parents, and other professionals. 

• Is comfortable working independently and making professional decisions while also supporting colleagues and contributing to team learning. 

Education/Qualification 

Essential criteria 

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice – Royal College of Speech/Language Therapists 

• Current registered membership of HPC and RCSLT 

• RCSLT NQP competencies completed. (Desirable) 

Experience 

Essential criteria 

• Working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties – including ASD, DLD, selective mutism and speech sound disorders 

• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, especially teachers in a school setting 

• Training others 

• Working in multi-cultural community (Desirable) 

Skills and Knowledge 

Essential criteria 

• Normal Child Development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones 

• Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for pre-school & school-aged children with speech, language and communication impairments 

• Holistic view of communication problems in the context of education and philosophy to back this 

• Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management 

• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) 

• Deal with conflict – good negotiation and problem-solving skills  

• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict. 

• Knowledge of collaborative models of working in schools (Desirable) 

Join our team and help create brighter futures for children and young people in the London Borough of Brent. Apply today and be part of a community that values your growth and professional impact!