ECASS Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (ELSEC)

Enfield Council; Enfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking two dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistants to support the Early Language Support for Every Child programme. This role involves delivering interventions in schools, supporting children with communication needs, and collaborating with professionals to provide high-quality support. Ideal candidates are experienced with children in educational or healthcare settings and possess excellent communication skills. This fixed-term position lasts until July 2026, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Part of an innovative nationally funded pilot

Experience alongside Speech and Language Therapists

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in healthcare or education settings.
• Interest in children's communication and language development.
• Enthusiastic and able to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions in schools under supervision.
• Support children with SLCN using targeted strategies.
• Assist in training school staff for communication support.
• Contribute to data collection and reporting.
• Work with professionals to ensure high-quality support.

Skills

Experience with children in healthcare or education settings

Interest in children's communication and language development

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking two dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to join the ECASS team and support the delivery of the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) programme. This exciting pilot initiative, funded by NHS England and the Department for Education, aims to improve early identification and support for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in Early Years and Primary settings. The posts are fixed term to 31/7/2026 (term could be extended subject to funding).

Following a successful pilot in Barnet, ELSEC is now expanding to Enfield. The programme focuses on children accessing the Universal Offer in mainstream schools and introduces a new model where SLTAs deliver universal, targeted, and specialist support directly to schools under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist. The goal is to build school staff confidence and capacity to sustain language development during and beyond the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver interventions in schools.
• Support children with SLCN through universal and targeted strategies.
• Assist in training school staff to embed communication support in everyday practice.
• Contribute to data collection and reporting for programme evaluation.
• Collaborate with education and health professionals to ensure high‑quality, child‑centred support.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in healthcare or education settings (including Early Years and/or Primary schools).
• Has a keen interest in children’s communication and language development.
• Is enthusiastic, organised, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative, nationally funded pilot shaping the future of early language support.
• Gain experience working alongside Speech and Language Therapists in schools.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

To know more about the role, please contact Cigdem Alkan on 07809244983 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.