Join an Innovative Team Transforming Support in Schools

Position: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6/7

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026

Location: CENMAC (Greater London) / Havering

Salary: Band 6/7, depending on experience

Contract: Initial one year contract, with the possibility of a permanent position

Position Start Date: January 2027 or ASAP

About the Opportunity

Are you a skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working in schools? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

CENMAC based at Charlton Park Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6/7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join an exciting new service as part of the Experts at Hand initiative.

Working under the leadership of a Band 8 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you will be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team delivering early, effective and impactful support to children and young people with SEND in mainstream schools across the Borough of Havering.

About the Role

You will work across school clusters in Havering, helping schools identify and respond to communication needs at an early stage. Through collaboration, advice and practical support, you will help build staff confidence, develop skills and strengthen schools’ ability to support children and young people with communication and interaction needs.

You will work closely with a range of experienced professionals, including the Communication and Interaction team, assistant practitioners, specialist CENMAC Speech and Language Therapists and NHS partners. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, multi-agency approach that makes a real difference to children, young people and the staff who support them.

What We Offer

A supportive team: Work alongside experienced colleagues and benefit from the guidance of a Band 8 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

Professional development: Enhance your clinical expertise and develop your leadership skills within an innovative service.

Collaborative working: Build strong partnerships with schools and professionals across education and health.

Flexible working support: Access technology to support remote working.

Continuing professional development: Opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills through CPD.

Travel expenses covered: Visit schools across the Havering area with eligible travel expenses reimbursed.

You must be willing to travel regularly between schools across Havering, with occasional visits to CENMAC at Charlton Park Academy in South East London.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from motivated Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists with relevant school-based experience who are keen to contribute to an innovative service, work collaboratively across professional teams and help improve support for children and young people with SEND.

We welcome applications from both local and international candidates.

How to Apply

For further information and to apply, please download the attached documents:

• Job Description/Person Specification

• Charlton Park Academy Application Form

• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form