Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Practitioner

Telford & Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an SLCN Practitioner to support Primary Schools and Early Years settings in Telford & Wrekin. This role involves working with children with speech, language, and communication needs using Talk Boost intervention programmes. The position is fixed term until 31 July 2026 and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and a dynamic workplace culture focused on making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free on-site parking

Generous leave entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working policy

Responsibilities

• Support identified Primary Schools and Early Years settings to meet the needs of children with SLCN through Talk Boost.
• Work as part of the ELSEC Team to deliver the ELSEC programme across Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire.
• Undertake training to develop knowledge and expertise in SLCN.
• Be responsible for supporting a small group of Primary Schools and Early Years settings.

Job description

Overview

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. This is a fixed term contract until 31 July 2026 to deliver the aims of the ELSEC programme.

Responsibilities

• Support identified Primary Schools and Early Years settings to meet the needs of children with SLCN, primarily through the Talk Boost intervention programmes.
• Work as part of the ELSEC Team to deliver the ELSEC programme across Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire local areas.
• Work under the supervision of the ELSEC Leadership Team and be responsible 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 interventions as appropriate.
• Undertake training to develop knowledge and expertise in SLCN, which may include working towards gaining an accredited qualification.
• Operate within the fixed term contract to deliver the aims of the ELSEC programme (until 31 July 2026).

Contract

Fixed term until 31 July 2026 to deliver the aims of the ELSEC programme.

About Telford & Wrekin Council

Join Team Telford - Where People Make the Difference. We’re proud to be the LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025, and it’s all thanks to our incredible people. Our council protects, cares for, and invests in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

Benefits and Development

• 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 with a hybrid model of working to support personal and family commitments

A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and champions inclusion. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.