Two posts available:
Full‑Time (37 hours) – Central Patch
Part‑Time (18.5 hours) – North Patch
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas and enthusiasm are valued? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic Children’s Service in Aberdeen as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.
As a key member of our community team, you will play a vital role in supporting children with a diverse range of speech, language, and communication needs—including those with additional support requirements.
No two days are the same. You will deliver universal, targeted, and specialist interventions in a range of settings, working both independently and alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your experience.
We are committed to your professional growth. You will benefit from regular supervision, ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, and access to a wealth of resources. Our team values learning and innovation, ensuring you stay at the forefront of best practice.
You will be joining a service with strong administrative and assistant support, and excellent working relationships with schools, local authorities, and other professionals. We believe in teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect.
What We’re Looking For
* Enthusiastic and Organised Individuals with Experience. You have experience of working with children in a health, education or social care setting. You are motivated, well‑organised, and passionate about working with children and young people.
* Excellent Communicators: You can engage effectively with children, families, and colleagues, adapting your approach to suit different situations.
* Team Players: You enjoy working collaboratively but are also confident managing your own workload.
* Flexible and Innovative Thinkers: You are open to new ideas and approaches, always striving to deliver the best possible outcomes.
What We Offer
* A welcoming, supportive team environment
* Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
* Opportunities to work in a variety of settings
* Strong administrative and peer support
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact on children’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Please indicate your preferred post (full‑time or part‑time) in your application. Join us and help every child find their voice.
Informal enquiries are very welcome - please contact 01224 556995
Marie Down, Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Andrea Everitt, Clinical Lead – School
Justine Roberts, Clinical Lead – Preschool
For more info about our service or working in Aberdeen:
Check out our website www.aslt.scot.nhs.uk
Take a look: https://youtu.be/moaWooD-ayk
Interviews will be held on 7th April at Airyhall Clinic.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/. To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/. Please note that our correspondence method is by e‑mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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