Dynamic School-Based Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Children\'s Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to work with school-age children across Warwickshire. You will deliver treatment following written plans, share resources with families, and travel between schools as required.

The role involves independent therapy delivery, resource development, and supervision of less experienced staff within a supportive team of SLTs and assistants. Closing date: 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of speech and language therapy practices and procedures.
• Ability to plan and deliver therapy activities to targets set by SLTs.
• Experience in creating high-quality resources for therapy.
• Experience supervising other staff and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Independently timetable therapy programmes designed by therapists with liaison as needed.
• Organise and maintain therapy resources and inventories.
• Purchase and manage equipment and library resources for the department.
• Provide support and training to SLTs and education staff.
• Assess childrens response to treatment and progress therapy appropriately.
• Maintain detailed written records of assessments and therapy sessions.
• Demonstrate and advise educational settings on use of communication strategies.
• Travel between schools across Warwickshire to deliver services.

Skills

SLT procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Team working

Presentation skills

Verbal vs non-verbal

Therapy activities planning

Feedback to therapist

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

PCIT/ACIT training

Basic Makaton

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Children\'s Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to work with school-age children across Warwickshire. You will deliver treatment following written plans, share resources with families, and travel between schools as required.

The role involves independent therapy delivery, resource development, and supervision of less experienced staff within a supportive team of SLTs and assistants. Closing date: 13 November 2026.