Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job overview

Full time - 37.5 hours

Passionate about supporting children’s communication and confident working with education staff?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join Bolton's Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service.

In this role, you will work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, schools and families to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. You will deliver targeted interventions, contribute to training and support for educational staff, and help embed communication-friendly approaches within schools and other settings. Your work will directly influence children's ability to participate, learn and thrive.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Deliver targeted speech, language and communication interventions under the direction of qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
• Support children and young people in educational and community settings.
• Build positive relationships with schools, families and partner agencies.
• Contribute to the development of resources and programmes that support communication outcomes.
• Assist with the delivery of training and workshops to school staff and other professionals.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to therapists.

This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to the lives of children and families across Bolton.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant or in a closely related role.
• Has experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Has experience working collaboratively with schools and education staff.
• Is confident delivering interventions and adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have experience delivering training, workshops or presentations to school staff, parents or other professionals; or
• Can demonstrate a strong interest and clear commitment to developing skills in training delivery and workforce development.

Why join us?

In Bolton, we are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred services and supporting our staff to grow and develop. We offer:

• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Regular clinical support and supervision.
• The chance to influence and improve services for children and young people across Bolton.
• Flexible and collaborative ways of working.

If you are an experienced assistant who is passionate about children's communication and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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.