Speech and Language Therapist Advisor; Early Years HCC

Job Summary

Speech and Language Therapist Advisor (Early Years) – part‑time (0.5 FTE) role with the Services for Young Children (SfYC) team at Hampshire County Council. The successful candidate will use expert knowledge to support teachers and practitioners across the county in improving speech, language and education outcomes for children aged birth to five years.

The key purpose is to support schools and early years settings in implementing the SfYC Strategic Plan. Responsibilities include building trusting professional relationships, delivering training, providing guidance and advice, challenging existing practices and identifying innovative solutions. The role works across Hampshire, travelling to different districts as required.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as a high‑performing local authority. It offers a supportive, collaborative environment with flexible working arrangements and internal development programmes.

• Date posted: 21 April 2026
• Closing date: 30 June 2026
• Salary: £48,948 to £54,423 a year (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time, Flexible working, Term‑time hours (2.5 days per week; term‑time option available)
• Reference number: F0017‑26‑0071
• Locations:
  Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester (SO23 8UB
  );
  Lutyens Close, Lychpit, Basingstoke (RG24 8AG
  )

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with current UK professional registration
• Experience/knowledge of working in maintained, private, voluntary and independent early years settings (birth to five years)
• Excellent knowledge of early years speech and language development
• Passion for inclusive practice and ability to challenge existing practices
• Capability to identify innovative solutions and deliver high‑quality training and support

• Demonstrated experience working with children in early years contexts, preferably across multiple sectors

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Early Years County Advisor
Lisa Sancisi