Secondary Literacy & Speech Outreach Specialist

Wrexham-County-Borough-Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave (up to 32 days)

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council’s Literacy and Speech & Language Outreach Service seeks a skilled Literacy and Speech & Language Practitioner to improve outcomes for pupils with literacy and/or speech & language difficulties across Wrexham, with a strong emphasis on secondary schools. You will provide professional advice, training and CPD to build inclusive practice among ALNCOs and teaching staff.

The role involves assessments, identifying needs, and contributing to targeted support planning

Qualifications

• Experience working in or with secondary schools is essential.
• Qualifications in dyslexia and/or speech & language are desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality professional advice, training and CPD to secondary schools.
• Use standardised and non-standardised assessments to identify pupil needs and inform recommendations.
• Deliver and oversee evidence-based literacy and speech & language interventions and monitor progress.

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council’s Literacy and Speech & Language Outreach Service seeks a skilled Literacy and Speech & Language Practitioner to improve outcomes for pupils with literacy and/or speech & language difficulties across Wrexham, with a strong emphasis on secondary schools. You will provide professional advice, training and CPD to build inclusive practice among ALNCOs and teaching staff.

The role involves assessments, identifying needs, and contributing to targeted support planning