Speech and Language Therapy Assistant | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust; Teddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health service provider in Teddington is seeking a full-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join their supportive team. You will work across clinics, nurseries, and schools, supporting children with speech and language needs. The ideal candidate should have experience in educational settings and excellent IT skills. The organization values personal and professional growth, offering various resources for staff well-being and development.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing classes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience with pre-school and school-aged children is preferred.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of special needs children is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support group and individual therapy input.
• Assist in specific clinical projects.
• Support the team in various administrative duties.

Skills

Experience in school settings

Excellent IT skills

Ability to communicate with a range of people

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our innovative and well-supported team. This post offers opportunities to work in various settings including clinics, nurseries, children’s centers, mainstream and special schools, and specialist resource provisions with preschool and school-aged children.

We are a well-established, friendly team, with a range of specialist therapists who work closely to support all staff.

We are keen to recruit an assistant who has experience and knowledge of working within school settings, preschool settings, and with children with special needs. The successful candidates should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to communicate with a range of people. While the ability to work effectively as part of a team is important, they must also be capable of working independently. Excellent IT skills are essential, including proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• To deliver and support group and individual therapy input
• To assist in specific clinical projects
• To support the team in various administrative duties

We welcome applicants with experience working with both pre-school and school-aged children in a range of settings who are interested in working with children both one-to-one and in groups alongside other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. We are committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide tools and opportunities to succeed. We support colleagues in research, quality improvement, and innovation, regardless of role or level.

To support your wellbeing, we offer resources such as an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and other support activities.

We also recognize and appreciate the work of our teams through weekly ‘shoutouts’, patient feedback, and monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work within our organization, we look forward to welcoming you.

Please see the attached supporting document(s) for more information about the role, including the job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Friday, 25 July 2025.