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Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (reference: SCC/TP/288102/3332)
Surrey County Council
Greater London
On-site
GBP 22,000 - 26,000
Full time
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Job summary
Surrey County Council seeks a Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant for Special Schools in North East Surrey. The role involves supporting children under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist while promoting communication strategies and managing a varied caseload.
Benefits
Qualifications
- At least 2 years' experience working as a SLT Assistant with children in specialist schools.
- Supporting others effectively.
- Proficiency with IT systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
Responsibilities
- Support children in achieving outcomes through specialized approaches.
- Working individually with children/young people in schools.
- Maintaining accurate case notes and providing feedback to staff.
Skills
Job description
- Reference: SCC/TP/288102/3332
- Positions: 1
- Category: Speech and Language Therapy
- Contract type: Permanent
- Working hours: 28.8 hours per week across 42 weeks per year
- Posted on: 24 June 2025
- Closing date: 6 July 2025
The starting salary for this position is £22,010 per annum, based on working 28.80 hours per week across 42 weeks per year. The role is term-time, plus an additional 12 days per year.
Our innovative and supportive school-based Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) service is looking for a Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to work in Special Schools in North East Surrey. The role is based in Dakota, our Weybridge office, and involves working in schools.
As well as working with children and young people under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist, you will join a supportive network of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants who meet regularly for learning and peer support.
- Flexible working around core school hours with mobile and agile working solutions
- Comprehensive clinical supervision, extensive in-house training, and external training opportunities
- A varied caseload across different settings and age groups
- Termly themed study days for the SALT team
- Access to a learning and development hub with numerous resources
- Extensive Employee Assistance Programme supporting health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption, and dependants leave
- A salary-related pension scheme
- Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, etc.)
- Supportive team environment with strong line management, peer observations, joint working, and thorough induction and training
The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of Surrey County Council's support for children with additional needs and disabilities, working within the Inclusion and Additional Needs team in Surrey's Children, Families and Learning Directorate, alongside Educational Psychology and specialist teachers.
We aim to provide timely support through assessment and intervention, equipping families and professionals with skills and resources to support children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs. We offer universal, targeted, and specialist support for children, families, and schools, including those with Education, Health & Care Plans and those requiring Special Education Needs support.
Under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist, your role will be to support children in achieving outcomes through activities such as:
- Working individually with children/young people in schools, using specialist approaches including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
- Modelling strategies to teachers and teaching assistants
- Working with small groups
- Supporting administration for dysphagia (feeding) caseloads
- Creating resources for the therapy team
- Providing feedback to school staff and parents
- Maintaining accurate case notes
- Offering shadowing and peer support to less experienced therapists
To be considered, your CV and responses to the following questions should demonstrate:
- At least 2 years' experience working as a SLT Assistant with children in specialist schools
- Supporting others effectively
- Experience with communication approaches, including AAC
- Proficiency with IT systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
Applicants must have a valid UK driving license, access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.
Please answer the following as part of your application:
- Describe your experience working as a SLT Assistant in a school setting with children or young people for at least two years.
- Describe a speech and language strategy or approach you supported staff or children to understand and use, and its impact.
For questions or to discuss flexible working, transferable skills, or barriers to employment, contact Melissa Sartin via email at melissa.sartin@surreycc.gov.uk.
The closing date is 23:59 on 6th July 2025. Applications will be considered as received, and shortlisting may occur before the deadline. Interviews will be held the following week.
We look forward to your application. Please click the 'apply online' button below to submit.
An enhanced DBS check and Children's and Adults' Barred List checks are required for this role.
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, which will create new unitary councils in April 2027, transferring this role with all terms and conditions intact.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Surrey County Council is a Disability Confident Employer, offering guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and have disclosed a disability. Reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates during the application and interview process.
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