We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapists to work in Barnet mainstream schools and special schools and to join our wonderful and supportive team (part-time/flexible working will be considered) ensuring that the role offers excellent work/life balance opportunities.
The successful candidates will deliver a Speech and Language Therapy Service to children and young people across the borough of Barnet 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.
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
Experience
Essential
- Working with children with a range of speech, language and communication needs/special educational needs
- Working in mainstream primary/secondary schools or special school settings
- Joint working with special needs coordinators, teachers, learning support assistants, specialist teachers
Desirable
- Working in a multi-cultural environment
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to children with speech, language and communication needs
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group).
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and clinical audit
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to clinical client groups
- Awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to be a good team member
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Well-developed concentration skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Ability to take majority of leave in school holidays
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 25 June 2025
