Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Wembley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Wembley is seeking a motivated Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for its Brent Mainstream Schools Team. In this role, you will work with children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs across various schools. The position offers a supportive team environment with training opportunities and a focus on professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience in assessment and collaboration with educational staff, making a lasting impact in the school setting.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Access to clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions in schools.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in care.

Skills

Speech and language therapy

Collaboration

Assessment

Training and development

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6

Brent Mainstream Schools Team

Job overview

Come and join our friendly and passionate Speech and Language Therapy team in Brent, one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs.

We are excited to offer a Band 6 opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our well-established Mainstream Schools Team. This role offers the chance to work across a range of Brent primary and secondary schools, supporting children and young people at SEN Support and those with 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

• 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

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

For a full look at our benefits and what it’s likely to be working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025