Speech-Language Assistant

Flourishkids; Cache Creek; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and supervision

Access to high-quality resources

Professional development opportunities

Community-based work

Job summary

Flourish is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Assistant to support children in schools across the Interior of BC. You’ll work under a registered SLP to advance speech, language, and literacy skills in group or one-to-one sessions.

You’ll implement therapy plans, prepare materials, and record progress while collaborating with families, educators, and the SLP. The role emphasizes population-specific culturally safe practice and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Speech-Language Assistants program or equivalent.
• Ability to work under supervision of a registered SLP.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with families and educators.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapy plans in schools with students (1:1 or small groups).
• Prepare and organize materials and resources (digital and print).
• Collaborate with the SLP to ensure therapy goals are appropriate.
• Bring creativity and enthusiasm to sessions to engage students.
• Track and document student progress with accurate data.
• Stay within the scope of practice of an SLA and defer to the SLP when needed.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to grow your skills.

Skills

Flexible

Curious

Independent worker

Cultural safety awareness

Basic tech skills

Education

Speech-Language Assistants program

Job description

Part-time Position | Cache Creek and area, BC

Are you looking to be part of a supportive team and do work that matters?

Join Flourish, a growing practice providing high-quality, in-person speech-language services to schools and early childhood programs in small communities across the Interior of BC.

What We Offer

At Flourish, you’ll be supported every step of the way. We provide coaching, mentorship, and access to high-quality resources to help you feel confident in your role. You’ll gain experience in collaborative, community-based practice while working closely with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).

We believe in creating strong partnerships with families, educators, and communities so services are responsive, respectful, and effective.

Your Role

As a Speech-Language Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a registered SLP to help children build their speech, language, and literacy skills. Your work will include:

• Implementing therapy plans in schools with students (1:1 or small groups)
• Preparing and organizing materials and resources (digital and print)
• Collaborating with the SLP to ensure therapy goals are appropriate and well-targeted
• Bringing creativity and enthusiasm to sessions to keep students engaged
• Tracking and documenting student progress through accurate data collection
• Staying within the scope of practice of an SLA and knowing when to defer to the SLP
• Participating in professional learning opportunities to grow your skills

What You’ll Love

• The support and guidance of an experienced, connected team
• Access to high-quality materials, resources, and professional guidance
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development
• A strong sense of purpose and connection through community-based work

Who You Are

• Passionate about providing high-quality, student-centred speech-language services
• Flexible, curious, and eager to continue growing your skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Mindful of cultural safety in health and education
• Basic tech skills with an openness to using innovative tools to support students
• A successful graduate of a Speech-Language Assistants program

Interested? Let’s connect.

We’d love to chat more about the work we do and how you might fit into our team. Reach out—we’re happy to answer questions and tell you more!