Part Time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (FTC 12 months)

Davidlewis; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

David Lewis is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our established team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. You will create AAC resources, support communication and EDS interventions, and contribute to the Total Communication environment across residential and educational settings.

The role involves supervising and directing interventions, delivering training to staff, and assisting with therapy groups while liaising with equipment providers and managing stock. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Essential: interest in supporting communication and EDS needs of children and adults with learning disability.
• Desirable: experience supporting people with communication and/or EDS needs.
• Desirable: experience in learning disability.
• Desirable: experience using symbol-making software InPrint 3.

Responsibilities

• Creating bespoke Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) resources to support the communication needs of the people we support
• Carrying out communication interventions with the people we support, with appropriate supervision and direction
• Supporting eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) interventions alongside a qualified Dysphagia Practitioner
• Contributing to whole-site projects to develop the David Lewis Total Communication environment
• Support the delivery of training packages to varied staff teams
• Supporting the running of therapy groups to build communication skills and knowledge across site
• Facilitating equipment needs, including liaising with equipment providers, placing orders, controlling stock levels and maintaining records

Skills

Communication support

EDS support experience

Learning disability experience

Team collaboration

Tools

InPrint 3

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant 22.5 hours per week (part-time) - Fixed Term Temporary - 12 months Salary: £25,854.66 pro-rata is £15,512.60(Dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)

David Lewis is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to join our well-established Speech and Language Therapy team.

David Lewis Clinical & Therapy Services provide support for people who live in residential services and students who access educational services. We are dedicated to improving the quality of lives for people with learning disabilities and or autism, epilepsy, complex learning disorders, including neurological impairments, and other complex support needs. The people we support ages range from 11 to end of life. We have a successful track record, built up over 120 years with expertise and are rated as GOOD by the CQC.

As an SLTA in our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating bespoke Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) resources to support the communication needs of the people we support
• Carrying out communication interventions with the people we support, with appropriate supervision and direction
• Supporting eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) interventions alongside a qualified Dysphagia Practitioner
• Contributing to whole-site projects to develop the David Lewis Total Communication environment
• Supporting the delivery of training packages to varied staff teams
• Supporting the running of therapy groups to build communication skills and knowledge across site
• Facilitating equipment needs, including liaising with equipment providers, placing orders, controlling stock levels and maintaining records

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• An interest in supporting the communication and EDS needs of children and adults with a learning disability - ESSENTIAL
• Experience of supporting people with communication and/or EDS needs - DESIRABLE
• Experience in the field of Learning Disability - DESIRABLE
• Experience using symbol-making software (e.g. InPrint 3) - DESIRABLE

With over 120 years of providing high-quality care, David Lewis is an outstanding place to build your career, develop your skills, and become part of a dedicated and supportive team.

Closing date: 16th October 2026.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

To request any reasonable adjustments to support you with the application or shortlisting process please contact 01565 640142.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.

David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer.