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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 30 July 2025
Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
We currently have a vacancy for full-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our innovative and well supported team. This post offers opportunities to work in a variety of settings including clinics, nurseries, children's centers, mainstream and special schools and specialist resource provisions with preschool and school aged children.
We are a well-established, friendly team, with a range of specialist therapists who work closely to support all staff.
We are keen to recruit an assistant who has experience and knowledge of working within school settings, preschool settings and with children with special needs. The successful candidates should be self-motivated and enthusiastic and able to communicate with a range of people. Whilst the ability to work effectively as part of a team is important, they must also be capable of working independently. Excellent IT skills are essential. The successful applicant needs to be skilled in the use of Outlook, Excel and Word.
Main duties of the job
* To deliver and support group and individual therapy input
* To assist in specific clinical projects
* To support the team in various administrative duties
We welcome applicants with experience working with both pre-school and school aged children in a range of settings who are interested in working with children both one to one and in groups alongside other professionals to ensure best outcomes for children.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level or similar level
Experience
* Evidence of working with children with a range of special needs
Skills and Abilities
* Good administrative and organisational skills
* Demonstrates an ability to work under pressure
* Can communicate with a wide range of people, e.g. parents, professionals.
* Demonstrates empathy for children and parents.
Knowledge
* Good IT skills including working knowledge of excel and power point
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Teddington Health and Social Care Centre
£29,651 to £31,312 a yearpro rata pa incl. HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
396-NN-7347950-AHP-GV-Y
Job locations
Teddington Health and Social Care Centre
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