Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in Solihull. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and assisting Speech and Language Therapists with therapy programmes. Successful candidates will need a minimum of GCSE (C) in Mathematics and experience working in similar environments. The position offers competitive salary and generous benefits including professional development opportunities. Driving license and own transport are essential.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts with retailers and NHS schemes

Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience delivering speech & language therapy programmes devised by a speech & language therapist.
• Own transport and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and non‑clinical support to SLTs.
• Implement therapy programmes for individuals and groups.
• Prepare resources and plan therapy sessions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organisational and planning ability

Ability to work autonomously under supervision

Empathy

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Education

GCSE Mathematics (C) or equivalent

Job description

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 03 January 2026

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant within the Community Learning Disability Team based in Solihull.

The post serves adults with learning disabilities in Solihull. The successful candidate will support the work of the Speech and Language Therapists and the wider Learning disability team, working under the direction and supervision of the Lead Speech and Language Therapist. Duties include administering therapy programmes, preparing resources, and participating in training.

Main duties

• Provide clinical and non‑clinical support to SLTs.
• Implement therapy programmes for individuals and groups.
• Modify approaches within programmes to meet individual needs.
• Prepare resources and plan therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and participate in supervision.
• Assist AAC users and write communication profiles as supervised.

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE Mathematics (C) or equivalent.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or in a community learning disability team.
• Experience delivering speech & language therapy programmes devised by a speech & language therapist.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and associated communication difficulties.
• Skills in planning and delivering speech & language activities with adults with learning disabilities.
• Awareness of assessments and treatment approaches relevant to the client group.
• Own transport and a valid UK driving licence.

Keys to Success

• Strong communication skills, including the use of AAC where appropriate.
• Good organisational and planning ability.
• Ability to work autonomously under supervision.
• Positive attitude, empathy, and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel across multiple locations.

About Us

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust delivers a wide range of health services across Coventry and Warwickshire. We value people and offer generous benefits including annual leave, learning and development, and wellbeing support.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Discounts with retailers and NHS schemes.
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes.
• Staff networks and support groups.

Person Specification

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and associated communication difficulties.
• Skills in planning and delivering speech & language activities with adults with learning disabilities.
• Awareness of assessments and treatment approaches relevant to the client group.

Experience:

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience delivering speech & language therapy programmes devised by a speech & language therapist.
• Experience of planning and delivering speech and language therapy activities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

As required, a DBS check will be conducted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year (pro rata)