Speech and Language Champion

Are you passionate about helping children develop the communication skills they need to thrive?

Do you have experience working with young children and families and want to play a key role in improving outcomes across Redcar and Cleveland?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Speech and Language Champion to join our Achievement Team. Working closely with Family Hubs, early years providers, schools and partner agencies, you will champion speech, language and communication development, supporting children to get the best possible start in life.

This exciting role will support the delivery of our speech, language and communication graduated response pathway across Redcar and Cleveland. You will work directly with early years providers, Family Hubs and schools to embed evidence-based programmes and strengthen inclusive practice for children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the rollout and monitoring of WellComm screening and interventions.
• Supporting settings to deliver and embed Early Talk Boost programmes.
• Coordinating and promoting Early Words Together at 3 across schools and early years settings.
• Delivering training and practical support to early years professionals and childminders.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for settings seeking advice on speech, language and communication needs.
• Promoting Family Hub services and helping families access the right support at the right time.
• Contributing to the local authority's Best Start in Life priorities.

For more information, please contact Danielle Parr on ?[phone removed]

We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including

• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups 

For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards

Attachments

• Benefits and Rewards Brochure Jan 2026.pdf
• JDPS EY SL Champion.pdf
• Speech and Language Champion - additional information.pdf