# Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Location:** St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Speech and language therapy assistant
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £33,262 - £36,027 pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (Flexible working considered)
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-25T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-11-11T14:40:46.005Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Carshalton/Epsom_St_Helier_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy_Assistant/Speech_Language_Therapy_Assistant-v8408972
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8408972?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Understanding of Child development
- Good communication skills
- Appropriate IT skills
- Organised and independent thinking
- Knowledge of SLCN and relevant interventions

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of IT systems e.g. EMIS

### Expereince

**Essential**

- Previous experience working with children
- Experience working within SEN

**Desirable**

- Experience of working within the NHS

### Qualification

**Essential**

- NNEB in childcare (or eqivalent)
- GCSE in Maths and English minimum Grade 4

## Documents

- [dbs policy (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=677)
- [onboarding roadmap (pdf, 87.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2450)
- [we're here to care (doc, 39.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=678)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2413)
- [band 4 slta job description (pdf, 88.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10741314)

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