Speech and Language Therapist

Speech and Language Therapist We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist (term time  3 weeks only) to join a multi-disciplinary team which provides educational support to children and young people, their families and local schools. Position:
Speech and Language Therapist

Location:

West London (office-based) Salary: £53,076 per annum (£50,626.34 actual/pro-rated)  market supplement

Hours:

Full Time (36 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent (term time  3 weeks only = 42 weeks) Closing Date: 11.59pm on Tuesday 24th February About the Role The Speech and Language Therapist at the Education Hub will provide specialist assessment, intervention and support for children and young people affected by the Grenfell Tragedy. The therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments using evidence-based tools, including formal standardised assessments, observational analysis and dynamic assessment approaches to evaluate speech, language and communication needs.

You will:
Work on a 1:1 and group basis with children and young people and provide a high level of expertise to develop students' speech, language and communication skills. Give advice, information and support to enable parents/carers and schools to promote the development of speech, language and communication skills. Work with families to equip them with the knowledge and skills to create supportive home environments that meet their child's specific needs.

Work in close liaison with the Occupational Therapist and the rest of the team to ensure efficient and effective management of children identified with speech, language and communication needs. Comprehensively assess children and young people to help identify difficulties in expressive and receptive language, social communication, fluency, and speech sound development, ensuring targeted and effective intervention. Produce detailed reports with clear actionable recommendations to inform support plans and guide effective therapeutic and educational strategies, ensuring interventions are tailored to each child's specific speech, language, and communication needs.

Develop Speech & Language Therapy training packages, policies, and programmes to parents, carers and professionals. About You

You will have:

UK qualified status and registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) with a license to practice. Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Trained in Hanen, Elklan, Let's Talk or VERVE Child Interaction (or a willingness to attend training) Extensive knowledge of principles in effective working with families and schools and application to practice.

Experience of operational caseload management for children with a speech and language need. Extensive knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Culturally competent, with an understanding of diverse family contexts and the ability to tailor interventions accordingly. Skilled in trauma-informed practices with a focus on supporting children and families affected by adverse experiences.

Participated in continued professional development and keep informed of relevant research and best practice, and to maintain HCPC registration. Knowledge and understanding relating to the safeguarding of children. Ready to Make an Impact Apply Now! Submit your CV and a supporting statement (2 sides A4 maximum) setting out how you meet the role requirements, please ensure this is in one document.

About the Organisation The Grenfell 'Education Hub' opened last year to serve those most affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The hub provides a safe, restorative and relational education support to children and young people, their families and local schools. A consultation process in 2023 and 2024 about the needs of the community and the bereaved and survivors led to proposals for an educational ‘hub'.

This comprises a wide range of professionals including four specialist teachers, an Educational Psychologist, a Speech and Language Therapist, an Occupational Therapist, a…