Barnet Education and Learning Service
Speech and Language Assistant
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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
BELS has a vacancy for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) team. This innovative programme began in June 2024 and is delivered by a team of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and senior Speech and Language Therapists. Together, we provide training, coaching, and support to education staff across Barnet. The successful candidate will receive full training and support to deliver screening assessments and interventions to children and provide training, modelling and coaching to education staff.
This role involves delivering universal and targeted support to children, families, and education staff as part of an integrated early language support service. ELSEC was a pilot project, funded by NHS England and the Department for Education, aiming to test the impact of early identification and support for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in Early Years and Primary settings.
Role Responsibilities
- Deliver screening assessments and interventions to children.
- Provide training, modelling, and coaching to education staff.
Requirements
- Experience of working with children in a healthcare or education setting (including in early years and/or primary schools).
- Experience in supporting children’s speech, language and communication skills.
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Benefits
- Join a dynamic, friendly, and supportive team dedicated to providing a high-quality service to schools and settings.
- Benefit from a supportive senior leadership team committed to promoting the wellbeing of staff and work-life balance, ongoing training, and development.
How to Apply
To apply for this post, please visit: Search Jobs - BELS External Career Site Careers
If you need assistance, please email the BELS HR Team at: hr.barnetbels@barnet.gov.uk quoting job title.
Additional Information
- For more information about the programme, please visit the Department for Education website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/earlier-support-for-speech-and-language-for-20000-children
- For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Georgia Roskin, ELSEC Clinical Coordinator, Email: Georgia.roskin@barnet.gov.uk, Tel: 0208 359 3129
Important Dates
- Closing date for applications: midnight 21/10/2026
- Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd November 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Barnet Education and Learning Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. In addition, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, the successful applicant will be required to declare.
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We are committed to practising in ways that are equitable, anti-racist, and culturally responsive and welcome candidates who share this commitment. We have developed an equity and anti-racism policy which outlines our values and actions in this area including ongoing CPD and offering support to our school community. Recruitment of a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve is part of our ongoing commitment and is embedded in this policy, and we welcome applicants who are underrepresented in our profession.
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