Part-Time Speech & Language Therapy Assistant for Preschool

Nhs View All Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Kingston Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support preschool children with their communication and feeding needs. You will work with experienced therapists, deliver therapy programmes, create resources and empower families and education staff.

The post is permanent, 18.75 hours weekly. We encourage flexible working discussions and will consider reasonable requests where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people in community or educational settings.
• Support communication needs and inclusion.
• Strong team player with good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity and a solution-focused approach.
• Ambition to help children thrive and achieve potential.
• Knowledge of speech and language development.
• Experience with children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Experience with under 5s with complex medical and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Make a real difference to children's communication, confidence and independence every day.
• Work in a supportive, innovative and child-centred team.
• Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues.
• Develop skills in working with children with complex needs.
• Be part of a service ambitious for children and empowering others to innovate.

Skills

Child development

Team player

Communication

Initiative

Creativity

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ 3 level

Tools

Microsoft Office

TEAMS

Job description

Kingston Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support preschool children with their communication and feeding needs. You will work with experienced therapists, deliver therapy programmes, create resources and empower families and education staff.

The post is permanent, 18.75 hours weekly. We encourage flexible working discussions and will consider reasonable requests where possible.