Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to work in two Barnet special schools Northway School and The Windmill School.

The successful candidate will deliver a Speech and Language Therapy Service to children and young people in these schools with a range of language and communication needs. This role will offer the job satisfaction of knowing you are helping to shape and improve the quality of life of children and young people living in Barnet.

You will work with close supervision and support, alongside a friendly, open, supportive and experienced therapy team to deliver assessment and intervention for children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs. You will also provide training and advice to empower their families and education staff.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the ‘Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities’ section.

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Person Specification

Education, qualifications, training

Essential

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses

Desirable

• Member of relevant clinical excellence network

Knowledge, skills & Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience at Undergraduate/Post-Graduate level
• oDemonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
• oGood presentation skills, both written and verbal including ability to write clear and concise reports
• oWorking knowledge of relevant information technology
• oDemonstrates ability to be a good team member
• oKnowledge of relevant assessment tools
• oSkills in planning, assessing and implementing relevant intervention
• oKnowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
• oKnowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• oInterest in acquiring broad experience across various relevant care groups
• oAwareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• oAbility to work independently as appropriate
• oAwareness of the roles of other relevant professionals
• oAbility to work in partnership with other professionals and other agencies
• oAwareness and sensitivity to the needs of clients from a range of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
• oAwareness of standards of record keeping

Desirable

• Understanding of local issues relevant to delivery of a Speech & Language Therapy service

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAbility to deal with and resolve conflict with highly developed Negotiation and Problem-solving Skills
• oWell-developed concentration skills
• oDemonstrate trust values: innovative, compassionate, accountable, respectful, excellent
• oExcellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills

Other

Essential

• oTo be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
• oCommitment to equal opportunities
• oProfessional manner
• oFlexible approach to work
• oUses initiative
• oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development
• oAbility to take majority of leave in school holidays

Desirable

• oCar driver

Closing Date: 2 August 2026