Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (Bank) - Band 3

Job overview

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for Band 3 therapy assistants to work with our Children’s Speech and Language Therapy team supporting children, young people and their families. This role involves delivering individual therapy programmes to children and young people with a wide variety of speech, language and communication difficulties.

You will join a friendly, dynamic and supportive children’s team who meet for training, peer support and clinical supervision. You should have experience working with children ideally within a health or educational setting but you will receive training, mentoring and support to develop your skills in supporting communication development.

Please note that this is a Bank contract - we can provide consistent work, and can be flexible around candidate's availability.

Main duties of the job

The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service provides a countywide service to children in Lincolnshire. The team works in a range of settings and you will deliver services in a variety of environments including mainstream and special schools, nurseries, children's centres and clinics. It is anticipated that service delivery will be completed in areas not accessible by public transport. You will work closely with colleagues from other services and agencies including the education.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of this post.

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.