Job Description

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Model and provide guidance and support to teaching staff and teaching assistants in implementing speech and language therapy techniques within the classroom setting Support the creation of innovative projects aimed at improving outcomes and support for children and young people with SLCN. Maintain accurate and up to date records of intervention and outcome measures. Deliver training sessions and workshops to school/setting staff, parents and care givers on strategies to support SLCN development in children. Work with schools and settings to promote better understanding and improvements to support systems, learning environments, curriculum adjustments and approaches aimed at improving outcomes and the educational experience for children and young people with SLCN.



Provide universal and targeted support to schools and settings, children and young people with SLCN, and their families. Support the integration of communication-friendly practices across school and Early Years settings. Provide regular supervision of speech and language therapy student placements. Carry out follow-up visits to settings previously supported to evaluate progress, offer advice, and ensure embedded practice.



Attend team meetings, supervision sessions, and relevant continuing professional development (CPD) activities. To work closely with Specialist Teaching Service and other learning service areas to monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach provision to ensure it meets individual and local needs. Maintain current knowledge and expertise in government legislation and guidelines pertaining to schools, children, and young people with SEND, as well as their families, and effectively communicate this information as necessary. Collaborate closely with schools, children, young people, and their families to address educational challenges, ensuring accurate identification of service requirements, valuing their perspectives, and actively engaging them in enhancing future service design.



Work within Southend City Councils safeguarding policy and framework. Monitor and manage potential risk within area of responsibility. Employees should be aware of and are required to act in such a way that promotes the health and well-being of children and young people with SEND and vulnerable learners. This is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake.



It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and may be subject to changes to meet legislative requirements in relation to the SEND Code of Practise, changing circumstances and business demands of the service. You are expected to operate flexibly to support delivery of services and from time to time will be required to undertake responsibilities outside the normal remit of your role description as required by the line manager, which are broadly commensurate with the job level and scope of competence. Contribute to the vision of the organisation and city. Contribute to the Councils Corporate Plan and adhere to the Councils Values and Behaviours.



Contribute to the Councils success by accepting new tasks, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve personal and team results. Be familiar with Equal Opportunities good practice and with the Councils requirements for Diversity and to implement this in all aspects of working. Promote and work in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act and GDPR. This job description does not form part of your contract of employment These duties will be subject to regular appraisal and any amendments will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder.