Paediatric SLT Assistant - Transforming Children's Speech

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support children with speech, language and communication needs in schools and community settings.

You will work with therapists, schools and families to deliver targeted interventions, contribute to training for educational staff, monitor progress and help embed communication-friendly approaches that enable children to participate, learn and thrive.

Qualifications

• Has significant experience working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant or in a closely related role.
• Has experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Has experience working collaboratively with schools and education staff.
• Is confident delivering interventions and adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted speech, language and communication interventions under the direction of qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
• Support children and young people in educational and community settings.
• Build positive relationships with schools, families and partner agencies.
• Contribute to the development of resources and programmes that support communication outcomes.
• Assist with the delivery of training and workshops to school staff and other professionals.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to therapists.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Job description

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service is seeking a Band 3 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support children with speech, language and communication needs in schools and community settings.

You will work with therapists, schools and families to deliver targeted interventions, contribute to training for educational staff, monitor progress and help embed communication-friendly approaches that enable children to participate, learn and thrive.