Paediatric SLT Assistant (Bank) – Flexible Shifts & Growth

NHS Jobs; Ewell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shift Booking

Wagestream Access

Professional Growth

24/7 Well-being Support

Innovative Culture

Recognition & Engagement

Commitment to Excellence

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Bank Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to join our paediatric therapy teams. You will support children with varied communication needs, delivering tailored programmes under a Speech & Language Therapist, and contribute to a caring, collaborative environment.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, engage in supervision and training, and help maintain high standards of care across services.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC/NVQ) or working towards.
• Experience with pre-school children and/or relevant client groups.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy programmes (individual and group) under supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Support parents, carers, and education staff with clear, empathetic communication.
• Assist in reporting, reviews, and diagnosis sharing findings with professionals.
• Manage and prioritise a caseload and adapt plans to needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with standards.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and support referrals.
• Monitor progress and adjust therapy plans with the clinician.
• Deliver training to families, schools, and colleagues.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of therapy equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC/NVQ)

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Bank Paediatric Speech & Language Therapy Assistant to join our paediatric therapy teams. You will support children with varied communication needs, delivering tailored programmes under a Speech & Language Therapist, and contribute to a caring, collaborative environment.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, engage in supervision and training, and help maintain high standards of care across services.