Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Epsom Sthelier; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals seeks an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Children's team. Working under qualified therapists, you will support children with speech, language and communication needs and help deliver therapies in community settings and clinics.

This fixed-term, part‑time post (30 hours per week) is funded for 12 months. You will receive regular supervision and work within a multidisciplinary team that values respect, teamwork and patient‑centred care.

Qualifications

• NNEB in childcare (or eqivalent)
• GCSE in Maths and English minimum Grade 4
• Previous experience working with children
• Experience working within SEN
• Experience of working within the NHS

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of therapy programmes and communication strategies to children.
• Work with families, carers and professionals to apply therapy plans.
• Receive regular supervision to develop clinical and non-clinical skills.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team and service delivery.

Education

NNEB in childcare (or eqivalent)

GCSE in Maths and English minimum Grade 4

Previous experience working with children

Experience working within SEN

Experience of working within the NHS

Job description

Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Band 4

Main area Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Grade Band 4 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Flexible working considered) Job ref 343-8408972-AG

Site Green Wrythe Lane Clinic Town Carshalton Salary £33,262 - £36,027 pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a new service delivery project. The funding for this role is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. The post will end when the fixed-term period expires (12months) or the funding ends, whichever is sooner

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction and supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, you will support children with speech, language and communication needs to achieve their communication potential. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions across a range of community settings including clinics and family homes where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will work closely with families, carers and other professionals to support the implementation of therapy programmes and communication strategies. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children.

The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and support to further develop their clinical and non-clinical skills.

Person specification

Qualification

• NNEB in childcare (or eqivalent)
• GCSE in Maths and English minimum Grade 4
• Previous experience working with children
• Experience working within SEN
• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge

• Understanding of Child development
• Organised and independent thinking
• Knowledge of SLCN and relevant interventions
• Knowledge of IT systems e.g. EMIS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.