ECASS Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (ELSEC)
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,535 to £34,998 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Greater London, London, en13xa |
| Company: | Enfield Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58558439 |
Summary
About the Role
We are seeking two dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to join the ECASS team and support the delivery of the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) programme. This exciting pilot initiative, funded by NHS England and the Department for Education, aims to improve early identification and support for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in Early Years and Primary settings. The posts are fixed term to 31/7/2026 (term could be extended subject to funding).
Following a successful pilot in Barnet, ELSEC is now expanding to Enfield. The programme focuses on children accessing the Universal Offer in mainstream schools and introduces a new model where SLTAs deliver universal, targeted, and specialist support directly to schools under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist. The goal is to build school staff confidence and capacity to sustain language development during and beyond the programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver interventions in schools.
- Support children with SLCN through universal and targeted strategies.
- Assist in training school staff to embed communication support in everyday practice.
- Contribute to data collection and reporting for programme evaluation.
- Collaborate with education and health professionals to ensure high-quality, child-centred support.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children in healthcare or education settings (including Early Years and/or Primary schools).
- Has a keen interest in children’s communication and language development.
- Is enthusiastic, organised, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative, nationally funded pilot shaping the future of early language support.
- Gain experience working alongside Speech and Language Therapists in schools.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
To know more about the role, please contact Cigdem Alkan on 07809244983 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
Why it's great to 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. You will also get eight public holidays per year 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 experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our children, young people, their families and our education settings at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
We are seeking two dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to join the ECASS team and support the delivery of the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) programme. This exciting pilot initiative, funded by NHS England and the Department for Education, aims to improve early identification and support for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in Early Years and Primary settings. The posts are fixed term to 31/7/2026 (term could be extended subject to funding).
Following a successful pilot in Barnet, ELSEC is now expanding to Enfield. The programme focuses on children accessing the Universal Offer in mainstream schools and introduces a new model where SLTAs deliver universal, targeted, and specialist support directly to schools under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist. The goal is to build school staff confidence and capacity to sustain language development during and beyond the programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver interventions in schools.
- Support children with SLCN through universal and targeted strategies.
- Assist in training school staff to embed communication support in everyday practice.
- Contribute to data collection and reporting for programme evaluation.
- Collaborate with education and health professionals to ensure high-quality, child-centred support.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children in healthcare or education settings (including Early Years and/or Primary schools).
- Has a keen interest in children’s communication and language development.
- Is enthusiastic, organised, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative, nationally funded pilot shaping the future of early language support.
- Gain experience working alongside Speech and Language Therapists in schools.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
To know more about the role, please contact Cigdem Alkan on 07809244983 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
Why it's great to 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. You will also get eight public holidays per year 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 experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our children, young people, their families and our education settings at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
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