Speech and Language Therapist

Enfield Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. This role, suitable for both newly qualified and experienced therapists, involves promoting communication support in schools. The position offers clinical supervision, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to work within a dynamic multi-professional team. The salary is competitive and based on experience.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced Speech and Language Therapist.
• Ability to work in a multi-professional team.
• Experience working with children with speech, language, and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Improve provision for pupils with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Promote early intervention across Enfield schools.
• Support settings to meet the needs of children with SLCN.

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist, Greater London

Client:

Enfield Council

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand the team at the Enfield Communication Advisory Support Service (ECASS). We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. This role is open to newly qualified speech and language therapists as well as experienced therapists. Pay will be awarded at the Local Authority equivalent of a Band 6 NHS salary and based on experience.

Full clinical supervision will be provided with opportunities for further professional development and experience to work alongside a multi-professional team both with the Local Authority and NHS Health Partners.

Meet the team link:

The post holder will be part of the extended ECASS multi-professional team working in Additional Resource Provisions, Units and in Mainstream Primary/Secondary schools. The aims of ECASS are to:

• Improve provision for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, by providing ARP/Unit and whole school training in good practice frameworks, enhancing pupils’ school experience and providing access to speech, language and communication tools.
• Deliver consistent key messages supporting early speech, language, and communication support through the work programme and resources, emphasizing that ‘communication is everybody’s business’.
• Promote early intervention for speech, language, and communication needs across Enfield schools, ensuring children and young people access communication-friendly environments and practitioners are confident in facilitating communication. The role includes identifying SLCN and supporting parents and carers with resources.
• Offer practical strategies and assessments to support children and young people in ARPs and Units.
• Support settings to meet the needs of children with speech, language, and communication needs, including those with emerging or less complex needs, long-term developmental concerns, and children at a statutory level.
• Provide ARPs and Units with supervision models and ongoing professional development for staff.