Senior SLT Lead for SEND & ELSEC

London Borough Of Waltham Forest; London Borough of Waltham Forest; Sur place; GBP 61 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

London Borough of Waltham Forest seeks a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to lead the Experts at Hand team and shape the council’s speech, language and communication offer. You will advocate inclusive practice across education settings and children’s services, delivering Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) and strategic workforce growth.

Working at strategic and operational levels, you will supervise practitioners, develop training, and drive evidence-based approaches to improve

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Advanced knowledge of assessment, intervention and differential diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and Education, Health and Care processes.
• Experience leading, supervising and developing practitioners and support staff.
• Evidence of influencing practice and building partnerships.

Responsabilités

• Lead the speech, language and communication element of the Experts at Hand service.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership across the service.
• Drive development of speech, language and communication pathways as part of our SEND transformation programme.
• Undertake highly specialist assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and diagnostic processes.
• Design and oversee early intervention support pathways.
• Lead the implementation of Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) principles.
• Develop and quality assure training and workforce development programmes.
• Supervise and develop Speech and Language Therapists and a team of Language Assistants.
• Work collaboratively with schools, families, health partners, educational psychologists and social care colleagues.
• Use data, outcomes and evidence to drive continuous service improvement and innovation.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Formation

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists membership

Postgraduate professional development

Training in clinical supervision

Description du poste

London Borough of Waltham Forest seeks a Senior Speech and Language Therapist to lead the Experts at Hand team and shape the council’s speech, language and communication offer. You will advocate inclusive practice across education settings and children’s services, delivering Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) and strategic workforce growth.

Working at strategic and operational levels, you will supervise practitioners, develop training, and drive evidence-based approaches to improve