Speech & Language Therapy Assistant — Make a Real Impact

Veritas Education; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant (SLTA) to support children and adults with speech, language, communication or eating/swallowing difficulties. You will work across alternative schools and SEN provisions with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role involves delivering therapy programs, making learning tools, and training families and teachers in communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques. DBS check is mandatory and CPD participation is encouraged.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths completed
• Level 3 or BTEC in health, education, or social care
• DBS check is mandatory and support can be provided
• Empathise with vulnerable pupils and patiently build trust
• Strong communication, active listening and conflict resolution skills
• Willing to engage in continuing professional development (CPD)

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support diagnosed communication or swallowing therapy in planned individual or group programs.
• Create and adapt learning tools, pictures and games for therapy.
• Support patients with neurological conditions, developmental delays, or learning disabilities.
• Advise and train family members, carers, teachers and professionals on communication and safe swallowing techniques.
• Collaborate with teachers, SLTs, nurses, doctors and psychologists.
• Monitor progress, review and adapt therapy sessions; maintain records and update patient files.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Conflict resolution

CPD willingness

Education

GCSE English/Maths

Level 3 or BTEC in health/education/social care

Job description

Veritas Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist Assistant (SLTA) to support children and adults with speech, language, communication or eating/swallowing difficulties. You will work across alternative schools and SEN provisions with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role involves delivering therapy programs, making learning tools, and training families and teachers in communication strategies and safe swallowing techniques. DBS check is mandatory and CPD participation is encouraged.