Speech and Language Therapist Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant (SLTA) to support children and adults with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. You will work in multidisciplinary teams across alternative schools and SEN provisions to deliver therapy in planned programs.

You will create learning tools, collaborate with therapists and teachers, and monitor progress while maintaining patient records. DBS checks are mandatory and CPD is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Academic baseline of GCSE or Qualifications in English/Maths.
• Level 3 or BTEC in health, education or social care.
• DBS check is mandatory.
• Empathise with vulnerable pupils & patiently build trust and rapport.
• Strong communication skills with active listening and conflict resolution.
• Willing to engage in continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support pre-diagnosed communication or swallowing disorders in planned individual/ group therapy programs.
• Make custom learning tools, pictures and games.
• Support patients with neurological conditions, developmental delays, or learning disabilities.
• Advise and train family members, carers, teachers, and other professionals on communication strategies or safe swallowing techniques from a licensed therapist.
• Collaborate with teachers, Speech and Language therapists, nurses, doctors, and psychologists.
• Progress monitoring, reviewing and adapting therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and write progress reports, session notes and update patient files.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Assistant (SLTA)

The Role:

A speech and language therapist assistant will focus on supporting children and adults who have speech, language, communication or eating/swallowing difficulties. Work within multi-disciplinary teams across alternative schools and SEN provisions.

• Deliver and support pre-diagnosed communication or swallowing disorders in planned individual/ group therapy programs.
• Make custom learning tools, pictures and games.
• Support patients with neurological conditions, developmental delays, or learning disabilities.
• Advise and train family members, carers, teachers, and other professionals on communication strategies or safe swallowing techniques that's been set from a licensed therapist.
• Collaborate with teachers, Speech and Language therapists, nurses, doctors, and psychologists.
• Progress monitoring, reviewing and adapting therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and write progress reports, session notes and update patient files.

Requirements:

Expected:

• Academic baseline of GCSE or Qualifications in English/Maths
• Level 3 or BTEC in health, education or social care
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)
• Empathise with vulnerable pupils & patiently build trust and rapport.
• Have strong communication skills with strong active listening and conflict resolution skills.
• Willing to engage in continuing professional development (CPD).

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'