Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£46,968 per annum (Local Authority equivalent of Band 6 NHS salary, based on experience)

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Enfield Communication Advisory Support Service (ECASS) as a Speech and Language Therapist. This role is open to both newly qualified and experienced therapists. You will be part of an extended multi-professional team working within Additional Resource Provisions, Units, and mainstream primary and secondary schools. The role involves improving provision for pupils with speech, language and communication needs by delivering training, promoting early intervention, and supporting communication-friendly environments across Enfield schools. You will provide practical strategies, assessments, and support to children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs, including those with emerging, less complex, or long-term developmental concerns. Full clinical supervision and opportunities for professional development will be provided, alongside collaboration with Local Authority and NHS Health Partners.

ECASS aims to enhance pupils’ school experience by providing access to communication tools, delivering consistent key messages that ‘communication is everybody’s business’, and supporting settings to meet the needs of children who are not achieving at the same rate as their peers. The role also includes offering appropriate supervision and continual professional development for the school workforce.

Why Work for Enfield Council
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas
- A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles
- Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months
- Career development and learning opportunities through a range of training courses and methods
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential advice and counselling services for staff and their families
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work
- One month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care

Enfield Council is committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers staff to deliver high-quality services to vulnerable children and young people. We encourage a culture of openness, respect, responsibility, and continuous learning.

Experience
This role is open to newly qualified speech and language therapists as well as experienced therapists. Full clinical supervision will be provided.

About You
You should be passionate about supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. You will be motivated to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team and committed to promoting early intervention and inclusive communication environments. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to professional development are essential.

Qualifications
Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent professional body.