Job requirements
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Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Comprehensive experience working in an area relevant to Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience
Experience in preparing and delivering training / education sessions
- Experience
Aware of rules relating to confidentiality and data protection and shares information within these constraints
- Experience
Demonstrates knowledge about children's communication difficulties
- Experience
Understanding of SEND Code of Practice
- Experience
Able to identify areas for own personal and professional development and take steps to meet those needs
- Qualifications
Sound basic education to GCSE level or equivalent (including A -- C grade in English & Maths)
- Qualifications
Evidence of recent education/ personal development.
- Qualifications
Professional development qualification e.g. A level/NVQ
- Qualifications
3/ BTEC or equivalent in appropriate area (e.g. NVQ 2
- Qualifications
or
- Qualifications
similar vocational qualification plus significant years' experience working with children.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We have a vacancy within our established and supportive team of SLTs, who work closely with other Paediatric Therapy Teams.
This post is a fixed term position to support the Experts at Hand Plan associated with the SEND Reform. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing universal SLT resources that will be used in early years, primary and secondary school settings, as well as supporting implementation of targeted support for CYP.
We welcome applications from experienced Band 4 SLTAs who have experience working with children with additional needs.
For any questions, contact the SLT service on 0121 722 8010. Interviews will take place on the week beginning 28th September 2026
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant you will be required to support children with speech, language and communication needs, as well as coach parents and staff to support their needs. You will be working collaboratively with our supportive, experienced team and independently, carrying out programmes set by SLTs.
Clinical work is undertaken in educational settings, clinics and family homes as appropriate for individual children.
Demonstrate your ability to;
*Be able to work within Trust policies
*Keep accurate and up to date case notes
*Have an ability to cope with flexible working patterns and adapt to change, capacity and demand
*Have excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
*Have high organisation and time management skills
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 16 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 30 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9018672
- Job locations: Solihull Community Nursing, Friars Gate, 1011 Stratford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4BN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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