Speech and Language Therapist Assistant

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group; Barwell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support primary and secondary pupils with speech, language and communication needs. You will work under supervision to deliver targeted interventions, support assessments, and implement personalised programmes across Oakfield Short Stay School and Oakfield North.

The role emphasises collaboration with families, staff and other professionals in a multidisciplinary team to promote communication skills, attention

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or Speech & Language related degree.
• Experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Experience delivering interventions under supervision of a qualified professional.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and accurate record-keeping.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office and digital recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and support assessment activities.
• Implement personalised programmes to meet pupil needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote holistic approaches.
• Create communication-friendly environments and model effective strategies.
• Provide practical support to education staff to embed communication approaches.

Skills

SLCN experience

Interventions delivery

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Office software

Record-keeping

Education

Level 3 TA or SLT degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital recording systems

Social media platforms

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Short Stay School South - Belle Vue Rd, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7PA & Oakfield North (Shepshed) Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 9DB

Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro rata for part time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours:37hrs - 42 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23rd August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

At Oakfield Short Stay School, the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant supports primary and secondary-aged pupils from EYFS through to Key Stage 4 whose speech, language, communication, and interaction needs may impact their learning, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and participation in school life. Working across both inreach and outreach services throughout Leicestershire County Council, the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant helps pupils develop the communication skills they need to engage successfully in education and everyday activities.

Working under the direction and supervision of the Speech and Language Therapist, the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant delivers targeted interventions, supports assessment activities, and implements personalised programmes designed to meet individual pupil needs. They work closely with pupils, families, education staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists and educational professionals, to promote a consistent and holistic approach to support.

The role focuses on supporting the development of attention and listening skills, play skills, expressive and receptive language, social communication skills, executive functioning skills, self-regulation, and behaviours that may impact learning and participation. The Speech and Language Therapy Assistant also helps to create communication-friendly environments, models effective communication strategies, and provides practical support to education staff to embed communication strategies throughout the school day.

Through a child-centred and collaborative approach, the Speech and Language Therapy Assistant plays an important role in helping pupils build confidence, develop positive relationships, access learning, and achieve successful outcomes both within Oakfield and in educational settings across Leicestershire.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or Speech & Language related degree
• Experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and an understanding of the impact of SLCN can have on learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social relationships.
• Understanding and experience of delivering interventions or therapeutic programmes under the guidance of a qualified professional to support the development of attention and listening skills, play skills, expressive and receptive language, social communication skills, executive functioning skills, self-regulation, and behaviour.
• Ability to build positive and effective relationships with children, young people, families, school staff, and external professionals.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and maintain accurate records.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office, digital recording systems and online social media platforms.

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Melanie Carte -Head Of Therapeutic Inreach and Outreach at Oakfield School l

[e-mail]

Phone Number: 07889026097