Speech and Language Therapist Assistant

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Northallerton seeks a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support children and young people with communication needs. The role involves managing a caseload, coaching practitioners, and collaborating with various professionals. Candidates should have experience with children who have Autism or SLCN. The position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Market-leading pension

Performance-based pay progression

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to modern technologies

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with communication needs and/or SEMH.
• Strong knowledge of Autism or SLCN and inclusive educational practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a peripatetic caseload and support the delivery of evidence-based interventions.
• Support children using Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems.
• Collaborate with health, education, and voluntary sector professionals.

Skills

Experience working with children with communication needs and/or SEMH

Strong knowledge of Autism or SLCN

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with a range of interventions for Autism/SLCN

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with communication and interaction needs? Do you have experience working in educational settings and a strong understanding of Autism or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)? If so, wed love to hear from you!

About the Role

As aSpeech and Language Therapy Assistant, youll work under the guidance of the Locality SaLT Manager to deliver tailored support and interventions for children and young people aged 025. Youll be part of a dynamic locality hub team, helping to develop the skills of the wider workforce and supporting families and schools across North Yorkshire.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a peripatetic caseload and support the delivery of evidence-based interventions.
• Support children using Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems and contribute to EHCPs.
• Coach practitioners and model effective strategies in schools and homes.
• Collaborate with health, education, and voluntary sector professionals.
• Monitor progress and contribute to service development through data collection.

What Were Looking For

• Experience working with children with communication needs and/or SEMH.
• Strong knowledge of Autism or SLCN and inclusive educational practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with 025 age range.
• Familiarity with a range of interventions for Autism/SLCN.
• Knowledge of Early Years initiatives and statutory assessment procedures.

About us

Why Join Us?

At NYC, we value our employees and offer a range of career development opportunities, including professional support, coaching, and work shadowing. Youll be part of a supportive team committed to inclusive practice and holistic support for children and families.

The service is also currently working closely with local universities with the aim of offering SaLT apprenticeships. These will be offered to SaLT assistants working for NYC.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (our technology allows for you to work from home)
• A market-leading pension of 18.1% plus additional contributions
• Performance-based pay progression
• Generous annual leave entitlement (up to 34 days)
• Access to modern technologies
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• A vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace

Job responsibilities

Job context

The Inclusion Service works in partnership with all schoolsand settings within North Yorkshire promote the inclusion, participation andachievement of children and young people with SEND. These services areallocated into SEND hubs, coordinating provision at a locality level acrossCYPS as a whole, to ensure needs are met holistically. This role involves aspecialist level of spoken communications so a confident use of Englishlanguage is required.

Job purpose

To deliver effectivesupport and intervention for children and young people with communication andinteraction needs, 0-25, in a variety of contexts, including home and school.Under the guidance of the SLC Specialist, play a role in: a) Planning anddelivering effective support for CYP with SLCN needs b) Developing the skillsof the workforce in supporting CYP with SLCN needs

Operational Management: To manage a peripatetic caseloadas specified by the line manager and in accordance with service policies Toprovide appropriate, individually tailored support, advice and earlyintervention for CYP on caseload. This may include: 1. Running EY parentsgroups alongside portage team 2. Running locality social groups for CYP withcommunication needs when required 3. Modelling interventions and approaches toschools and settings over longer periods of time 4. Coach other practitionersin effective support, including support within the home 5. Observations offunctioning and planning intervention groups 6. Writing EHCP advice (signed offby teacher) 7. Direct intervention using evidence based approaches, for exampleEarly Impact for autism 8. Support for children using Alternative andAugmentative communication systems To provide data on children and youngpeoples progress and outcomes to inform LA data collection and analysis,service development and professional performance management; To advisechildren and young people, parents, and staff on the management and use ofspecialist equipment as necessary. To contribute to IEPs and specificprogrammes of work. To contribute to reports, reviews and re-assessments asrequired, including writing advice for EHCPs with support of specialistteachers To work as part of a co-operative locality hub team based on aflexible approach to support. To effectively monitor, manage and adviseschools on appropriate resources. Work within the boundaries and ethos ofschool/service policies and procedures Prioritise and manage own workloadwithin the boundaries of the role, and as advised by professional lead Ensurethat all work is planned for maximum efficiency and minimal travel

Communications: Develop a range of appropriate information/ supporting materials (including web[1]based)to support schools and families

Partnership / Corporate Working: To work as part of aco-operative locality hub team based on a flexible approach to support.Develop and sustain integrated working and effective relationships with health,statutory and voluntary agencies, and professionals within the broader range ofservices for children and families to support children and young people,specifically the SEND locality hub Share experience and provide professionaladvice and guidance to other agencies as required, working as closely aspossible to ensure holistic support Develop and sustain integrated workingand effective relationships with health, statutory and voluntary agencies, andprofessionals within the broader range of services for children and families tosupport children and young people, specifically the SEND locality hub Shareexperience and provide professional advice and guidance to other agencies asrequired, working as closely as possible to ensure holistic support Consult /liaise with other professionals to ensure effective communication / integratedapproach to children work in partnership with parents/carers, other agencies,independent practitioners and voluntary organisations as appropriate.

Resource management: Recommend resources and equipmentwhich may benefit the service to the Lead

Systems and information: Provide data on children andyoung peoples progress and outcomes to inform LA data collection and analysis,service development and professional performance management Keep appropriateand timely records and case notes

Strategic Management: Work within the boundaries and ethosof school/service policies and procedures

Safeguarding:Ensure appropriate confidentiality in all interactions Be responsible forpromoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that youare responsible for and come into contact with; Involve learners when takingactions that concern them Communicate, record and report actions and outcomesusing the most appropriate format e.g. service recording forms (ROSI) Useclear, accessible language when communicating Comply with the Councilspolicies and supporting documentation in relation to Data Protection,Information Security and Confidentiality Ensure that information sharingprotocols for children and young people, and their families, as set out in theGeneral Framework for Information Sharing in North Yorkshire (2005) are adheredto

Person Specification

Qualifications

• N/A

Occupational Skills

• Occupational Skills Excellent verbal and written skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent personal and time management skills Skilled in delivering in service training Excellent ICT skills Ability to work collaboratively with others Excellent recording and report writing skills Excellent assessment skills and target setting Ability to devise appropriate teaching materials to support a given intervention Other Requirements Positive can do attitude, solution focused approach. Able to work alone and as part of a team Able to manage time effectively Excellent, proven organisational skills Able to travel independently to various venues across the county Use flexible working procedures to maximise efficiency in working procedures

Experience

• Essential Knowledge and Experience Up to date knowledge of technology, resources and issues relevant to either Autism or SLCN Knowledge of Early Years / Pre-School initiatives Knowledge of Statutory Assessment procedures/Code of Practice Knowledge of mainstream school curriculum Up to date inclusive practice in the education of children with either Autism or SLCN Can demonstrate experience of working with pupils with communication needs Can demonstrate experience of working with families of children and young people with Autism or SLCN Can demonstrate recent experience as a peripatetic TA or SP Experience of working within educational settings
• Knowledge of a range of interventions and approaches in supporting CYP with Autism/SLCN Experience of working with 0-25 age range.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.