Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist -

Closing date: 22 May 2026

You will be leading the Early Years Pathway in Redbridge, working with children aged 0 4 years who present with speech, language and communication difficulties. You will provide specialist assessment and intervention, supervise and support junior colleagues, and develop the service alongside a band 7 therapist.

• Lead the Speech and Language Therapy Early Years Pathway in Redbridge.
• Deliver highly specialist assessment and intervention for preschool children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Provide specialist supervision and support for junior colleagues.
• Contribute to the effective delivery and development of the service.
• Actively develop and nurture close, co productive relationships with families and partner professionals across health, education and Early Years Support Services.

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent and HCPC registration.

• Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with pre school children with speech, language and communication difficulties, including those with autism.

High Cost Area Supplement (15% of basic salary with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are already part of a probationary period or a bank member of staff.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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