Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Shrewsbury is seeking a Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Practitioner to support children with SLCN in Primary Schools and Early Years settings. The role includes delivery of the ELSEC programme, training for professional development, and an opportunity to work within a diverse team. The position offers a fixed-term contract until July 2026 with an inclusive working environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff benefits and discounts

Free on-site parking

Generous leave entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Training to develop knowledge in SLCN.
• Potential to gain an accredited qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support Primary Schools and Early Years settings for children with SLCN.
• Deliver the ELSEC programme effectively.
• Work under supervision of the ELSEC Leadership Team.

Job description

This role is jointly commissioned with the ICB and all posts are fully funded through the SEND and AP Change Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team of SLCN Practitioners working across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to support identified Primary Schools and Early Years settings to meet the needs of children with SLCN, primarily through the Talk Boost intervention programmes.

To work as part of the ELSEC Team in order to successfully deliver the ELSEC programme across Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire local areas.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the ELSEC Leadership Team and will have responsibility for supporting a small group of Primary Schools and Early Years settings across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin to support children with SLCN through the Talk Boost programmes and other intervention as appropriate.

As part of the role, the post holder will be expected to undertake training to develop their knowledge and expertise in SLCN, which may including working towards gaining an accredited qualification. This is a fixed term contract until 31 July 2026 to deliver the aims of the ELSEC programme.

Please contact Joanne Preston at [e-mail] if you have any queries.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

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At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community.We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents
Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Practitioner - JD.pdf