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CFHD are looking to recruit three Speech and Language Therapy Assistants to provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy support within the Experts at Hand service through advice, consultation, modelling of strategies, training, and targeted intervention.
There are 3 positions available, 0.6wte in Exeter, 1.0wte in North Devon and 1.0wte in South Devon.
The post-holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team and autonomously to support children and young people, families, and professionals by building capacity within early years, school and post-16 settings, delivering training, and offering time-limited direct interventions where indicated.
Main duties of the job
To include, but not limited to, assisting with the setting up and running of parent groups, childrens groups, individual assessment and intervention, advice and target setting within settings/ home and developing resources and packages of care.
The post-holder will be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. He/she will be involved in projecting a positive image of the service as all times, working independently within the framework of the service through receipt of regular supervision and the trust appraisal system.
About us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our children and young people say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Details
- Date posted: 23 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9369-26-0391
- Job locations: Children & Family Health Devon, Unit 1, Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, EXETER, EX2 7FW, United Kingdom, Children & Family Health, Lescaze Offices, Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TOTNES, Devon, TQ9 6JD, United Kingdom, Children & Family Health Devon, Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX31 3UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
- Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
- Experience of working with children and young people with autism
- Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
- Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist
Desirable
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
- Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
- Experience of working within education settings
- Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
- Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
- Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work
Qualifications
Essential
- G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
- Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children
Desirable
- Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
- Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
- Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team
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This advert is for Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (Experts at Hand) - CFHD with Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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