Speech & Language Therapist - Mainstream Schools | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Salary:	£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wembley, HA9 9FX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Mainstream Schools Team following internal promotion.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and looking for an exciting and challenging place to work then come and join us.

We are a team working collaboratively in schools providing a high-quality service to children with a range of special educational needs.

We provide Speech and Language Therapy to children and young people in mainstream schools and colleges at SEN support and with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP's).

Your role would include:

The assessment of children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs including - Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speech and selective mutism.

Working directly with children in groups and individually, as well as offering advice and strategies to school staff and parents. You would also be liaising with parents and other professionals as well as providing training for your allocated schools.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, we would welcome your application.

The post holder will act as a link Speech and Language Therapist to a number of Mainstream Schools within CLCH, jointly prioritising referrals with teachers and SENCOs.

The post holder will assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children and young people referred to mainstream schools with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.

Work together with parents/carers and school staff teachers/SENCOs.

Deliver in-service training for school staff with support from a more experienced colleague where appropriate.

The post holder will be accountable for their professional practice, work within their scope of practice, and seek guidance and support from senior colleagues when required.

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter.

Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values -Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment,alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026

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