Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job Title and Organisation

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant – Broomfield South SILC

• Salary: £21,605.59 – £23,436.90 (C1 12‑17)
• Hours: 32.5 per week (Term Time Only plus 5 training days)
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Broom Place, Leeds LS10 3JP
• Closing Date: Sunday 18 January 2026 at 9am

Based at Broomfield SILC Main site. Hours will be completed between 8.30 – 4.00pm depending on the needs of young people and staff teams.

Responsible to:
Speech and Language Therapist

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: the main site and three partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and White Rose Post 16. The school caters to a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, complex and multiple learning needs, Autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Students may have additional needs including physical, medical, speech and language, visual, hearing or sensory impairment. With over 270 pupils on roll, the school recently secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in March 2023, praised for high ambition, high aspirations for all pupils and proud staff. Broomfield is rebuilding and will open to an additional 100 young people in September 2027.

The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant will support the Speech and Language Therapist in delivering a tailored Speech and Language Therapy provision across Broomfield South SILC to young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The role will enable students to access specialist services, develop communication skills and gain independence.

• Collaborate with the Speech and Language Therapist to deliver the speech and language therapy provision.
• Run intervention groups under the supervision of the Speech and Language Therapist.
• Attend and contribute to group supervision and other meetings.
• Provide individualised support, including creation of communication books and therapy resources.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and files in line with service delivery.
• Support class teams to embed recommended strategies and uphold the Speech and Language Therapist’s recommendations.
• Implement all school policies to the highest standards, including safeguarding and positive behaviour procedures.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Speech and Language Therapist or senior management.

• Experience working with young people with Complex Autism, communication needs and SEMH.
• Experience working alongside a Speech and Language Therapist to implement strategies and intervention plans.
• Working knowledge of Boardmaker is advantageous.
• Experience in the care, education or health sector is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to structure play to facilitate language development.
• Understanding of speech, language and communication development is desirable.

• Working with inspirational pupils and a supportive, inclusive staff team.
• A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development.
• Opportunities to be integral to young people’s journeys with a real sense of achievement.
• A workplace that values staff contributions and listens to all voices.
• Competitive salary and benefits consistent with the role.

Broomfield SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will have an enhanced DBS check, overseas criminal record checks if applicable, and may undergo statutory body checks including prohibition from teaching and Section 128 checks. All staff must adhere to the no‑smoking policy and the school’s additional safeguarding procedures. Occasional work outside of school hours may be required at the school’s or student’s location.

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