Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Join the team at NHS to support children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs across educational, clinical and home environments. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a friendly, supportive, and continually developing team.
Job Summary
* Assist the Speech and Language Therapists in delivering high‑standard care to clients in hospital, community, home or educational settings.
* Collaborate to implement and advance speech, language and communication programmes.
* Help patients achieve and maintain optimum levels of speech, language, functional communication and independence, aiming for self‑management of their condition.
* Take primary responsibility for continuing speech, language and communication programmes following appropriate training and clear delegation.
* Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, planning and managing your own work duties.
* Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision, maintaining an accurate portfolio of learning and reflective practice.
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working within a team and with the general public.
* Practical awareness of safety and risk issues.
* Knowledge of the role, including a good understanding of its application.
* Experience managing allocated tasks independently within your competency and taking responsibility for decision‑making.
* Mathematics and English to Level 2 (Functional Skills/GCSE Grade C or equivalent).
* Proactively undertakes relevant specialist or departmental training to achieve required knowledge and competency for the role.
Desirable
* Experience working with children.
* Experience within a health/social care or educational environment.
* Awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups, including dementia, learning disabilities and other protected characteristics.
* Ability to work with clients who may have challenging behaviours and limited communication.
* Evidence of transferable workplace training and competencies.
* Up to date personal portfolio of learning.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service.
* Generous relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) for eligible positions.
* Variety of paid and unpaid leave for emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential support on personal, work, family and relationship issues via the Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* Extensive learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Details
Date posted: 10 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 419-7585181‑SLTA‑FH
Job locations: York Hospital, York, YO31 8HE
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that we co‑developed with staff: we are kind, we are open and we pursue excellence. Our values drive our ambition to develop a diverse workforce that truly represents our communities. We welcome applications from everyone and support flexible working from the start of employment where possible. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact the recruiter named below.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
As required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be conducted.
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