Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Acorn Care and Education; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in the UK is looking for an ambitious Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on supporting therapy under guidance, providing client feedback, and creating programmes. They offer a competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive professional development and wellbeing support. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your clinical skills in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Expert Supervision and Mentoring

5 weeks off in summer break

22 days of annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Annual CPD opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area.
• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children.
• Effective communication professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions under the guidance of a registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Provide feedback on client progress and advocate for clients.
• Support the indirect actions of speech and language therapy.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your career while working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment? London Children’s Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Speech and Language Therapy Assistant who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, with a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave. We’re also trialling provision for 10% rest every day!

Role and Location

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Location: Regional Role, Surrey

Salary: Up to £26,000 FTE, dependent on experience – multiple positions available due to growth

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Flexible working across 6 days (Monday to Friday)

Contract: Permanent – Summer contract (50 weeks, 5 weeks off in summer break, plus 22 days holiday)

About London Children’s Practice

The London Children’s Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub with a 15-year legacy of delivering care to children, young people, and families, in London and internationally. We emphasise growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, underpinning our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes. As part of the Outcomes First Group, we work with the OFG Momenta Connect brand to help young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their strengths to find their path. With London Children’s Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time to join and develop professionally. For more information, please visit our website: London’s Children’s Practice

About the role

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant at the London Children’s Practice (LCP), you will be responsible for providing interventions under the guidance of a registered Speech and Language Therapist. You will also provide feedback on client progress, attend meetings, and advocate for clients and their families alongside the treating therapist. Your role will involve supporting the indirect actions of speech and language therapy, such as creating programmes and assisting with scheduling. LCP offers a supportive environment with numerous CPD opportunities and wellbeing support from our team and supervisor during the working week.

Location: Primarily school-based with work within a clinic setting.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area
• GCSEs or equivalent
• Experience of working with children
• Effective communication professional skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within health care
• Previous experience working with children with additional needs
• People management experience

Why London Children’s Practice?

At the London Children’s Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. We offer:

• Ongoing Professional Development: training opportunities to support your career growth and interests
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: services and initiatives for work–life balance
• Expert Supervision and Mentoring: guidance from experienced paediatric practitioners
• Structured Clinical Growth: regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision
• Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: dedicated program for newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with a benefits package including:

• 5 weeks off in the school summer break
• 22 days of annual leave plus service-based allowance
• 1 CPD day for training
• Annual CPD opportunities plus monthly internal CPD
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support and mental/physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, and more

For more information about this role, please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

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