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***We are recruiting for multiples roles across Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy***
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Integrated Therapy Assistant to support delivery of Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) within the Expert at Hand (EaH) model, alongside contributing to community-based clinical caseloads within a highly regarded integrated children’s community therapy service.
This post is funded through the ‘Expert at Hand’ SEND reform programme and offers a unique opportunity to support system-wide transformation. The role is likely to be extended, subject to ongoing funding and service development.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting early identification of need and delivery of targeted interventions, under the guidance of qualified therapists. The role will include supporting delivery of evidence-based interventions, modelling strategies in education settings, and contributing to training and workforce capacity building to embed inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people.
You will support therapy delivery across a tiered model of provision, working with children and young people with a range of needs across health, education and social care contexts. This may include supporting group interventions, implementing therapy programmes, and contributing to the Expert at Hand offer within mainstream settings.
***ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS***
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the efficient and effective delivery of integrated Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) intervention to a caseload of children. This will include working under the direction and supervision of registered OTs and SaLTs to support community clinical caseloads and provision within settings, schools and specialist settings.
This role will include working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), alongside professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Specialist Teachers, as part of the ‘Expert at Hand’ offer in line with recent SEND reforms. The post holder will support early identification of need and provide timely, evidence-based intervention within mainstream settings, contributing to a graduated response at a ‘targeted plus’ level.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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
Other
Essential
- A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive practice.
- Ability and willingness to travel around the Borough.
- Ability to respond to changing service priorities and work as part of an integrated OT/SLT team.
Desirable
- Experience working within a diverse community setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Experience of working in health, education, community, early years or SEND settings
- Experience of supporting delivery of programmes, groups, interventions or learning activities.
- Experience of working collaboratively with families, carers or education staff
Desirable
- Experience of working alongside Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy services.
- Experience supporting children with communication, sensory, coordination, physical or learning needs.
- Experience contributing to training, modelling strategies or inclusive practice in education settings.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work under the direction of registered Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists
- Able to implement delegated therapy programmes accurately and provide feedback to supervisors
- Able to communicate effectively with children, families, carers, education staff and MDT colleagues.
- Able to model agreed strategies in education and community settings.
- Able to maintain accurate records and support data collection
- Able to prioritise delegated work and seek support appropriately.
- Able to work flexibly across community, clinic and education settings.
Desirable
- Able to support groups, training sessions or coaching activity.
- Able to prepare visual, sensory, communication or functional resources
- Able to contribute to service evaluation or audit.
Knowledge / Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of child development and the impact of communication, sensory, physical, coordination and learning needs on participation.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
- Understanding of the role of therapy assistants working under supervision.
- Awareness of SEND, graduated response and inclusive practice within education settings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy approaches used with children and young people.
- Awareness of Expert at Hand or targeted intervention models within schools
- Knowledge of outcome measures, therapy programmes or communication support resources.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- • Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in health, education, social care, child development, communication support or therapy assistance.
- Evidence of CPD or willingness to undertake training relevant to OT, SaLT, SEND and inclusive practice.
- Functional literacy, numeracy and IT skills to support clinical record keeping, resources and data collection.
Desirable
- Relevant Level 4 qualification or experience working as a therapy assistant
- • Training related to communication support, sensory needs, child development, SEND or education settings
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Community Sites. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 pro rata p.a. incl. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months from October 2026). The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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