Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6 Brent Mainstream Schools Team

Join our welcoming and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team in Brent, one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs.

We are pleased to offer one full-time and one part-time (0.6 WTE) Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist opportunity within our well-established Mainstream Schools Team.

This role provides the opportunity to work across a range of Brent primary and secondary schools, supporting children and young people at SEN Support and those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Our team is warm, collaborative and committed to learning, with a strong focus on supporting one another, sharing ideas, and creating a positive environment for both staff and the families we work with.

What our therapists say about working in the Brent team:

“The team is warm, supportive and always willing to help. There is a real sense of collaboration and shared learning.”

“Brent is such a rewarding place to work. The cultural diversity and community atmosphere make every day interesting and meaningful.”

“I feel genuinely valued here. The support from colleagues and senior clinicians has helped me grow so much.”

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, be part of a positive and encouraging team, and make a meaningful impact within mainstream school settings, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key duties in this role include:

• Assess and support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs, including DLD, ASD, speech sound disorders, and selective mutism. •    Provide both individual and group therapy sessions within your allocated schools. •    Offer advice, strategies and training to school staff and parents to support communication needs across the school environment. •    Liaise effectively with parents, SENCOs, teachers and other professionals involved in a child’s care. •    Deliver training packages, workshops and contribute to wider project work across the service. •    Manage your own caseload independently with access to regular supervision, peer support and clinical guidance.

What we offer:

Working in the Brent SLT team gives you access to: •    A friendly and supportive team base with SLT and multi-disciplinary colleagues. •    Regular supervision, support sessions and access to senior clinicians. •    Clinical specialists available for advice, problem solving and second opinions. •    A strong CPD culture including shadowing, training opportunities and CEN membership. •    Regular team meetings, shared learning sessions and case discussions. •    Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects, service development and creative training packages. •    A diverse population with rich learning experiences and rewarding clinical work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**