Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits package

Supportive network of therapists

Regular supervision

Tailored training opportunities

Job summary

A Speech and Language Therapy Assistant post sits in the Children's Centre Speech and Language Therapy team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with base at Serennu or Caerphilly Children's Centre on appointment. The role supports therapists in delivering therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs across clinic and school settings.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential, and applicants who speak either language are welcome.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Experience of working as part of a team, collaboratively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of communication disability, communication difficulties and speech and language therapy.
• Organised.

Responsibilities

• Supporting therapists in their work with children
• Delivering therapy in clinic settings
• Delivering therapy in school settings
• Working closely with children and their families
• Working with other professionals, including education staff

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of speech & language therapy

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE level

Job description

This Speech and Language Therapy Assistant post sits in the Children's Centre Speech and Language Therapy team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, with the base at Serennu or Caerphilly Children's Centre confirmed on appointment. The role supports therapists in delivering therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs. Work spans clinic and school settings, with close contact with families and education staff. Welsh is desirable but not essential, and applicants who speak either language are welcome.

What the job involves

• Supporting therapists in their work with children
• Delivering therapy in clinic settings
• Delivering therapy in school settings
• Working closely with children and their families
• Working with other professionals, including education staff

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team, collaboratively

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of communication disability, communication difficulties and speech and language therapy
• Organised

Other

• Flexible and reliable
• Forward thinking
• Personal initiative
• Enthusiastic and committed to personal and team development
• Willing to travel across the geographical area for the post

Nice to have

• Qualifications related to working with individuals and groups in health or education settings, particularly NVQ or equivalent
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for therapy, such as safety, confidentiality and consent
• Knowledge of speech and language therapy software
• Experience of working with speech and language therapists
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
• Welsh language skills

What's offered

• Supportive network of over 90 therapists and assistants across the Health Board
• Regular supervision
• Peer support
• Tailored training opportunities
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working where possible
• Comprehensive NHS benefits package