Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to join our Children's Speech and Language Therapy team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people (CYP) with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), helping them to achieve their communication potential through high-quality, person-centred intervention. As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will provide regular intervention for CYP by delivering therapy programmes devised by a qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT).

You will play a key role in developing the skills and confidence of the Team Around the Child (TAC), enabling communication strategies to be embedded across everyday environments. You will maintain accurate and timely records of children's progress, provide administrative support to the clinical work of SLTs, and contribute to the effective delivery of the service. Please see the job description attached for a full list of responsibilities.

We have 1 part‑time role available working 22.5 hours per week, term time only. Flexible hours:
We’re open to discussing working hours to help you balance work with family or other personal commitments. Base:
High Post, Technology House, High Post Business Park, Salisbury, SP4 6AT
. The role will include visits to numerous educational settings mostly in the south Wiltshire area during the working week. f you are interested or would like further information please contact:
Lauren Hampson on Lau

The ideal candidate will have - Essential:
Minimum GCSE grade 4 or C in English & Maths or NVQ level in relevant field Minimum two years’ experience working with children Ability to learn as demonstrated by previous education/qualifications. Have relevant and practical work experience related to the clinical area of this post, demonstrating an awareness of client needs and likely service issues. Have an excellent standard of spoken and written English.

Have a high level of self‑motivation and enthusiasm. Show an ability to be organised and manage own time efficiently. Be able to on occasions cope with and appropriately manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with distressing conditions, or in challenging situations. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen well and show empathy as well as be able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.

Have a willingness to learn and develop. Be able to communicate clearly, directly and honestly, in an open manner. Have a good awareness of self and of others. Good skills with IT. Demonstrate ability to document details clearly and accurately. Desirable:
Knowledge or experience of working with children with speech, language and communication needs Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

A salary of £25,500 - £27,098 Pro Rata with access to our group pension Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you’re…