Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant


Location
Carshalton, England
Salary
£33,262 - £36,027 pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
Profession
Speech and language therapy assistant
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
25 Nov 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed Term)
Posted Date
11 Nov 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

9 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge

    Understanding of Child development

  • Knowledge

    Good communication skills

  • Knowledge

    Appropriate IT skills

  • Knowledge

    Organised and independent thinking

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of SLCN and relevant interventions

  • Expereince

    Previous experience working with children

  • Expereince

    Experience working within SEN

  • Qualification

    NNEB in childcare (or eqivalent)

  • Qualification

    GCSE in Maths and English minimum Grade 4

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of IT systems e.g. EMIS

  • Expereince

    Experience of working within the NHS

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a new service delivery project. The funding for this role is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. The post will end when the fixed-term period expires (12months) or the funding ends, whichever is sooner

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction and supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, you will support children with speech, language and communication needs to achieve their communication potential. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions across a range of community settings including clinics and family homes where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will work closely with families, carers and other professionals to support the implementation of therapy programmes and communication strategies. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children.

The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and support to further develop their clinical and non-clinical skills.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Speech and language therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £36,027 pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 25 Nov 2026.

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