# Speech and Language Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/f5b671e8-80c4-4937-8486-217541b34c61 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-assistant/f5b671e8-80c4-4937-8486-217541b34c61.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Orsman Road - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £34,186 - £37,389 pro rata p.a. inc - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 23 months (until 31/08/2028) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Term time hours, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-24T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-14T15:40:53.042Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Homerton_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Children/Children-v8174735 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8174735?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.homerton.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our creative and committed team. The successful candidate will work in our service for children and young people. The role will include delivering interventions for children and young people (CYP), under the supervision of a speech and language therapist. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with a variety of speech and language therapists and develop their own skills in promoting the communication development of young children. ***Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received.*** ### Main duties of the job Some of the main duties for this role are as follows: - To work with Speech and language therapist (SaLT’s) to assess, plan and implement therapy, to CYP with complex / targeted speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and/or eating and drinking difficulties - To independently undertake observations of CYP, carry out programmes of intervention, and run groups. - To be involved in universal work, offering preventative packages to school aged CYP, and the roll out of training to parents and other professionals - To keep accurate, contemporaneous notes, maintain statistics as required and carry out other administrative tasks related to the service for CYP ### 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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of some aspects and types of speech, language and communication difficulties and eating & drinking difficulties in children - An understanding of client confidentiality **Desirable** - A particular interest in development of communication skills in children - Knowledge/experience of a specific creative activity e.g. pottery, cookery, acting etc. - Knowledge of cultures of key community languages - Speaker of local key community language - Knowledge of standards of record keeping - Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate equivalent experience of working with children **Desirable** - Experience of working with children in different settings - Experience of working with children with SEN ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Good spoken communication and written skills in English - Very good interpersonal skills – including observation, listening, negotiation, tact and empathy - Ability to be flexible, creative and demonstrate initiative - Ability to work as part of a team with children, parents and colleagues - Computer literate (Able to use Microsoft office including Outlook, Excel and Word) - Good presentation skills, both written and verbal - Good organisational and prioritisation skills - Ability to write concise and accurate notes **Desirable** - Ability to share sensitive and complex information with families and professionals. - Able to discuss, analyse and reflect upon observations ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - NNEB training/ relevant childcare training Eg NVQ - A minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English ### Trust Values/ Other requirements **Essential** - A commitment to equal opportunities - Ability and willingness to travel around the Borough - Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Trust Values ## Documents - [trust values (pdf, 652.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=938) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 124.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=937) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10477413) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.