Speech and Language Specialist; Early Childhood

Speech and Language Specialist (Early Childhood)

Organization: A leading government education academy.

Key Focus Area: A network of government early childhood nurseries.

Operating under the academy, these nurseries provide exceptional early childhood education and care for children aged 0–4 years. They are committed to fostering a professional community built on care, collaboration, and excellence. Educators and specialists are empowered through continuous development and evidence‑based practices, ensuring every role contributes to shaping confident, curious, and compassionate young learners.

The Speech and Language Specialist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and supporting speech, language, communication, and early feeding challenges in children aged 0–4. This role ensures early detection, timely intervention, and high‑quality therapeutic support within nursery settings. The specialist enhances communication development through evidence‑based therapy programs, educator training, and strong family engagement. The position plays a central role in strengthening early intervention, inclusive practices, and developmental outcomes across the nurseries.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, hearing, fluency, articulation, and social communication delays.
• Contribute to Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team decisions on developmental delays or communication disabilities.
• Use standardized and play‑based diagnostic tools suitable for early childhood (0–4 years).
• Develop individualized speech and language therapy plans based on assessment outcomes.
• Monitor developmental progress and adjust intervention plans accordingly.
• Identify children with exceptional or gifted abilities and design enrichment strategies to nurture advanced language, social, and cognitive potential.

• Provide direct one‑on‑one and small‑group speech and language therapy sessions in nurseries.
• Address expressive/receptive language delays, articulation issues, phonological awareness, early literacy, and social communication.
• Implement strategies to support children with feeding difficulties related to oral‑motor development.
• Ensure therapy approaches are child‑centered, age‑appropriate, and evidence‑based.

• Train nursery teachers and assistants on early communication milestones, risk factors for speech and language delays, everyday communication‑building techniques, and creating language‑rich inclusive classrooms.
• Provide ongoing coaching, modeling, and practical strategies that can be embedded in daily routines.
• Develop teacher‑friendly resources such as communication, visual supports, strategy guides, and individualized action plans.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate intervention goals into classroom activities.
• Offer feedback, conduct classroom observations, review progress, and guide educators in creating communication‑supportive learning environments.

• Guide and coach families on strategies to support speech and communication development at home.
• Conduct parent workshops on early communication, play‑based interaction, and developmental milestones.
• Maintain clear and supportive communication with families regarding progress and recommended follow‑up.

• Maintain accurate therapy records, documentation, and developmental data aligned with safeguarding standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communication support programs and recommend improvements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to coordinate support, share insights, and ensure integrated service delivery.

• Work with psychologists, special educators, and external medical/therapeutic agencies when needed.
• Support the inclusion framework by contributing expertise to early intervention plans and center‑level strategies.

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or a related field (PhD…