Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Assistant - Flexible Band 3

Lincolnshire Community Health Services; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support the Children’s team in Lincolnshire. The role involves delivering individual therapy programmes to children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties.

You will join a friendly, supportive team, receive training and supervision, and work across a range of settings including schools and clinics.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Demonstrable basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• NVQ3 in Care or equivalent knowledge experience or training.
• Trained in issues relation to child protection.
• Makaton (foundation training).

Responsibilities

• The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service provides a countywide service to children in Lincolnshire. The team works in a range of settings and you will deliver services in a variety of environments including mainstream and special schools, nurseries, children's centres and clinics.
• It is anticipated that service delivery will be completed in areas not accessible by public transport.
• You will work closely with colleagues from other services and agencies including the education.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal

Basic IT Skills

Independent planning and organisation

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C

NVQ3 in Care

Job description

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support the Children’s team in Lincolnshire. The role involves delivering individual therapy programmes to children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties.

You will join a friendly, supportive team, receive training and supervision, and work across a range of settings including schools and clinics.