Job summary Brent Mainstream Schools Team Are you looking to develop and further your skills in Mainstream Schools? Are you interested in working a diverse and multi-cultural area? Do you want to join a friendly and outgoing team? Then see below: We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Mainstream Schools Team. Therapists work closely with school staff to support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs in schools as well as contributing to training initiatives and project work. Main duties of the job We provide SLT to children and young people SEN support and with EHCPs in Brent primary schools, secondary and FE Colleges Your role would include: The assessment of CYP with a range of speech, language and communication needs including- DLD, ASD, speech sound difficulties, selective mutism. Working directly with children in groups and individually, as well as offering advice and strategies to school staff and parents. Liaising with parents and other professionals Providing training for your allocated schools About us Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 T&C's apply Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-ONW-6709904-C Job locations Chalkhill Primary Care Centre Chalkhill Primary Care centre, 113 Chalkhill Road Wembley HA99FX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech/Language Therapists Current registered membership of HPC and RCSLT Desirable RCSLT NQP competencies completed Experience Essential Working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties - including ASD, DLD, selective mutism and speech sound disorders Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, especially teachers in a school setting Training others Post graduate experience of working with children. Desirable Working in multi-cultural community Skills & Knowledge Essential Normal Child Development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for pre-school & school-aged children with speech, language and communication impairments Knowledge of specific assessments and interventions within specialist area Education Practice and Policy and National Curriculum & Early Years Curriculum Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management Principles and models of Adult/Child Interaction Knowledge of national policies and procedures (especially Education Act) Principles and models of Adult/Child Interaction Knowledge of national policies and procedures (especially Education Act) Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping ? Holistic view of communication problems in the context of education and philosophy to back this Desirable Knowledge of collaborative models of working in schools Key Attributes Essential Health cleared by occupational health for the role specified. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech/Language Therapists Current registered membership of HPC and RCSLT Desirable RCSLT NQP competencies completed Experience Essential Working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties - including ASD, DLD, selective mutism and speech sound disorders Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, especially teachers in a school setting Training others Post graduate experience of working with children. Desirable Working in multi-cultural community Skills & Knowledge Essential Normal Child Development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for pre-school & school-aged children with speech, language and communication impairments Knowledge of specific assessments and interventions within specialist area Education Practice and Policy and National Curriculum & Early Years Curriculum Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management Principles and models of Adult/Child Interaction Knowledge of national policies and procedures (especially Education Act) Principles and models of Adult/Child Interaction Knowledge of national policies and procedures (especially Education Act) Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping ? Holistic view of communication problems in the context of education and philosophy to back this Desirable Knowledge of collaborative models of working in schools Key Attributes Essential Health cleared by occupational health for the role specified. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Chalkhill Primary Care Centre Chalkhill Primary Care centre, 113 Chalkhill Road Wembley HA99FX Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)