Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Speech and Language Therapist within the Support for Learning Service. The Service comprises highly specialist staff across a range of areas of ALN, including Specialist Teachers, Specialist Teaching Assistants and Sensory Support workers, and is part of the wider Inclusion Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about supporting learners in the Early Years.
Contract and Salary
Salary: Grade 9 (Equivalent to Band 7 Health) £40,777 to £45,091 per annum
Contract: 37 hours. Fixed term until 31/12/26
Responsibilities
The post involves working across the Early Years and Inclusion Services, undertaking a strategic, time-limited project focused on the continuum of care for children transitioning from pre-school settings into mainstream Nursery classes and continuing their educational journey. You will be instrumental in reviewing, analysing, and enhancing current practices around training, speech and language assessments, interventions, and information-sharing protocols between pre-school environments and mainstream schools. You will work collaboratively with early years practitioners, educational staff, and families to deliver recommendations for improved and consistent practice, ensuring that every child’s speech, language, and communication needs are understood and effectively supported as they begin their formal education journey and continue through primary and secondary school.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive post graduate clinical experience in their clinical area.
* Experience of managing complex caseloads.
* Experience of MDT/multi-agency working.
* Experience of delivering training to other professionals and external partners.
* Experience working with pre-school aged children in educational and/or clinical settings.
* Experience of research and/or audit and implementing evidence-based practice.
* Experience of liaising with and supporting Parents of CYP with Speech and Language Needs.
* BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification) preferred.
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
We Offer
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Competitive employee package with a 22.4% employer pension contribution
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
* Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Exclusive discounts via Smart Spend app for staff wellbeing
Additional Information
Closing date: 24 October. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure (adult and child barred list). The workstyle is an agile hybrid role with flexibility to work from home and various Council workplaces. Welsh language skills are not required, applications may be submitted in Welsh or English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and for armed forces veterans. If you are at risk of redundancy from Tata Steel, you may be eligible for a guaranteed interview.
Safeguarding and Equality
Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults, and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process includes rigorous Safer Recruitment assessments to protect children and young people.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Ceri Long. Email: c.long@npt.gov.uk
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