Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Central London Community Health Trust
London,, W2 4PH
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist 1.0 WTE Special Schools(Westminster) and Additional Resource Provisions (ARPs) in Westminster and Kensington and ...
Providing a specialist service to children attending mainstream and special schools working closely with parents/carers and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.
Assess the needs, develop and implement specialist SLT treatment to children referred to the SLT Education service.
Provide advice regarding the management and care of children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
Join us if you want to
- Deliver specialist interventions to children and young people with Education, Health and Care Planso Work with the onsite therapies team to embed good universal and targeted level practise within a special school settingo Work jointly with parents, class teams and other professionals. Develop a shared understanding of each child's speech, language and communication needs and how these can be supportedo Refine your skills delivering a range of interventions (including AAC)o Access 1:1 & peer group supervision sessions and a regular in-house training programme to develop clinical and supervision skills.
- Access Joint working and second opinions from clinical specialists within the serviceo Work within innovative, motivated and well-established teams, in a supportive and progressive environmento Work in Central London locations
For further info on working in our Team, please take a look at our recruitment video CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
- Experience Training others
Desirable
- Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
- Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Excellent communication /presentation skills verbal and written
- Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
- Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
- Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
- Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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