Speech & Language Therapist Assistant

NHS Jobs; Hartlebury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education and mental health, is seeking a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant at Cambian New Elizabethan School. The role combines clinical support with administration, delivering therapy programmes under SLT supervision.

You will work with students aged 7-19 with autism and related conditions, participate in assessments, report progress, and utilise resources. DBS check and references required; training and CPD available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Interest in communication and experience with young people with autism and complex needs is an advantage.
• Basic IT skills and ability to work flexibly in a team are essential.
• Candidates will undergo enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy programmes under supervision.
• Assist with assessments of communication skills.
• Report student progress to the SLT.
• Provide resources to individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT skills

Autism awareness

Job description

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant. New Elizabethan School is an Ofsted registered independent specialist school offering 38 week, term time education for students aged 7 19 years old with Autism Spectrum Condition, and other related conditions and diagnoses. The school comprises of small class groups, creating a supportive and relaxing environment where students can learn and achieve their personal best. We aim to teach self-management that allows students to utilise their strengths and manage their difficulties successfully. Our work is based upon understanding the ability of the student to manage as an individual, as part of a group and within their family and the wider community.

Job Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and be based atCambian New Elizabethan School. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will be working directly with individual students or groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), supporting SLTs in assessment of residents communication skills, reporting on students progress, providing support with resources for individuals. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian SLT service, and following probation be eligible for further training and CPD specific to your role.

Candidate Profile

It is essential that the successful candidate has prior experience in a similar role. Preferably an interest in communication and has worked with young people with autism, challenging behaviour and experience of complex needs would be an advantage. Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team for all aspects of this post are essential. Successful candidates will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.