Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wembley, HA9 9FX |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7855841/824-ONW-7855841 |
Summary
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6
Brent Mainstream Schools Team
Job overview
Come and join our friendly and passionate Speech and Language Therapy team in Brent, one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs.
We are excited to offer a Band 6 opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our well-established Mainstream Schools Team. This role offers the chance to work across a range of Brent primary and secondary schools, supporting children and young people at SEN Support and those with EHCPs.
Our team is warm, collaborative and committed to learning, with a strong focus on supporting one another, sharing ideas, and creating a positive environment for both staff and the families we work with.
What our therapists say about working in the Brent team:
“The team is warm, supportive and always willing to help. There is a real sense of collaboration and shared learning.”
“Brent is such a rewarding place to work. The cultural diversity and community atmosphere make every day interesting and meaningful.”
“I feel genuinely valued here. The support from colleagues and senior clinicians has helped me grow so much.”
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, be part of a positive and encouraging team, and make a meaningful impact within mainstream school settings, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will:
• Assess and support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs, including DLD, ASD, speech sound disorders, and selective mutism.
• Provide both individual and group therapy sessions within your allocated schools.
• Offer advice, strategies and training to school staff and parents to support communication needs across the school environment.
• Liaise effectively with parents, SENCOs, teachers and other professionals involved in a child’s care.
• Deliver training packages, workshops and contribute to wider project work across the service.
• Manage your own caseload independently with access to regular supervision, peer support and clinical guidance
What we offer
Working in the Brent SLT team gives you access to:
• A friendly and supportive team base with SLT and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Regular supervision, support sessions and access to senior clinicians
• Clinical specialists available for advice, problem solving and second opinions
• A strong CPD culture including shadowing, training opportunities and CEN membership
• Regular team meetings, shared learning sessions and case discussions
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects, service development and creative training packages
• A diverse population with rich learning experiences and rewarding clinical work
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.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026