Speech and Language Associate Practitioner

Job Overview

Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner – fixed term secondment until 31/07/2027 in Ceredigion, supporting the Flying Start and Families First programme.

• Work with pre‑school children to develop speech, language and communication skills.
• Support Speech and Language Therapists in training and upskilling families, pre‑school settings and other professionals.
• Embed and manage training resources within settings.
• Provide reflective and constructive feedback to Therapists on clinical and non‑clinical observations.
• Deliver services across client homes, Nurseries (Cylchoedd Meithrin), schools and clinics.
• Engage in the creative development of training and clinic‑based resources, utilising IT systems.

• Relevant qualification such as NNEB, NVQ, Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent level 4 qualification.
• GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics.
• Experience working with children aged 0‑5, including those with communication difficulties and additional learning needs.
• Experience working in a multi‑agency model with families and professional teams.
• Experience using alternative and augmentative technology.
• Previous NHS experience and bilingual (Welsh) working skills – Welsh speaker (Level 4) essential.
• Knowledge of confidentiality issues and evidence of CPD/short courses related to the role.

Excellent time‑management, organisation and interpersonal skills; creativity; confidence to support others; empathy towards children and families.

Welsh language: The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.