Speech & Language Therapy Assistant — Help Kids Speak

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant (SLTA) to support children and adults with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. You will work in multidisciplinary teams across alternative schools and SEN provisions to deliver therapy in planned programs.

You will create learning tools, collaborate with therapists and teachers, and monitor progress while maintaining patient records. DBS checks are mandatory and CPD is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Academic baseline of GCSE or Qualifications in English/Maths.
• Level 3 or BTEC in health, education or social care.
• DBS check is mandatory.
• Empathise with vulnerable pupils & patiently build trust and rapport.
• Strong communication skills with active listening and conflict resolution.
• Willing to engage in continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support pre-diagnosed communication or swallowing disorders in planned individual/ group therapy programs.
• Make custom learning tools, pictures and games.
• Support patients with neurological conditions, developmental delays, or learning disabilities.
• Advise and train family members, carers, teachers, and other professionals on communication strategies or safe swallowing techniques from a licensed therapist.
• Collaborate with teachers, Speech and Language therapists, nurses, doctors, and psychologists.
• Progress monitoring, reviewing and adapting therapy sessions.
• Maintain clinical records and write progress reports, session notes and update patient files.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant (SLTA) to support children and adults with speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. You will work in multidisciplinary teams across alternative schools and SEN provisions to deliver therapy in planned programs.

You will create learning tools, collaborate with therapists and teachers, and monitor progress while maintaining patient records. DBS checks are mandatory and CPD is encouraged.