Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Activate-Learning-1; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff awards

Wellbeing resources

Health plan

Learning & development

Pension scheme

Annual leave 6 weeks

On-site facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Learning Support team in Guildford. You will support Speech & Language Therapists by delivering group sessions, including Lego groups, and help programme AAC devices, resources, and social groups under supervision.

This is a permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week during term-time, 0.68 FTE). Experience with SEND learners and total communication approaches is preferred; strong communication and teamwork,

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND learners or in a total communication approach environment.
• Ability to create bespoke resources and social stories.
• Excellent communication and strong team-work ethos; digital literacy and organisation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support speech and language therapists in running small group sessions.
• Programme AAC devices and support with resources and social groups under supervision.
• Assist with occasional delivery of Occupational Therapy during joint sessions.

Skills

SEND experience

Teamwork

Communication

Digital literacy

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Reference: JUL20268043

Expiry date: 2026-08-26 22:59:00.000

Location: Guildford

Benefits: Competitive holiday, excellent pension, fantastic onsite facilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our Learning Support team supporting our Speech & Language Therapists in delivering our Speech, Language and Communication service at The Woodlands Centre, Merrist Wood College and Guildford College.

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with the speech and language therapists to support them to run small group sessions e.g. Lego groups, including delivering these sessions independently. You will be required to programme AAC devices and support with making resources and running social groups under the supervision of the speech and language therapist. Therapy is highly integrated, and there may be times that you will be required to support delivery of Occupational Therapy e.g. during joint therapy groups.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 30 hours per week during term-time (0.68 FTE).

What do you need to be successful as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant at Activate Learning?

You will have experience of working with SEND learners and of working in a total communication approach environment or with learners that use alternative methods of communication. Ideally, you will also have previous experience of creating individual or bespoke resources and writing social stories.

You will be an excellent communicator and have a strong team-work ethos working closely with both Group learning support and faculty staff. Digital literacy and strong organisational skills are essential.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Here are some of our benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.