# Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-associate-practitioner/29a3cd43-321d-4847-8d83-a31b99a98891 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapy-associate-practitioner/29a3cd43-321d-4847-8d83-a31b99a98891.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T06:48:50.122Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Bletchley_Milton_Keynes/Central_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy_Associate_Practitioner/Speech_Language_Therapy_Associate_Practitioner-v8024446 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8024446?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview As a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner, you will work independently under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. Your role will include supporting assessment and intervention for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), contributing to intervention for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs, creating therapy resources, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and settings. ### Main duties of the job The main duties for the key role within a small team is to deliver speech and language therapy support to children with a wide range of complex communication needs under the supervision of a registered SLT. This includes planning and running intervention or coaching sessions for individuals or groups, developing communication resources and low-tech aids, and supporting families and carers. The role involves gathering information to identify communication difficulties, contributing to assessments, implementing and evaluating interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical records. You will work across a range of settings and collaborate closely with children, families, therapists, and other professionals. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The role supports the wider service by contributing to training delivery, service development, and administrative tasks such as audits and reviews. You will prioritise and manage your own caseload, adapt interventions based on outcomes, and share relevant information with the multidisciplinary team. Maintaining resources, attending meetings, and helping ensure the efficient running of the SLT service are key aspects of this role. Overall, this is a varied role combining clinical support, teamwork, and service improvement to deliver high-quality care for children across Milton Keynes. Please see attached job description for further details. ## Job Details As a Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner, you will work independently under the supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. Your role will include supporting assessment and intervention for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), contributing to intervention for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs, creating therapy resources, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and settings. ## Job Description The main duties for the key role within a small team is to deliver speech and language therapy support to children with a wide range of complex communication needs under the supervision of a registered SLT. This includes planning and running intervention or coaching sessions for individuals or groups, developing communication resources and low-tech aids, and supporting families and carers. The role involves gathering information to identify communication difficulties, contributing to assessments, implementing and evaluating interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical records. You will work across a range of settings and collaborate closely with children, families, therapists, and other professionals. ## Responsibilities The role supports the wider service by contributing to training delivery, service development, and administrative tasks such as audits and reviews. You will prioritise and manage your own caseload, adapt interventions based on outcomes, and share relevant information with the multidisciplinary team. Maintaining resources, attending meetings, and helping ensure the efficient running of the SLT service are key aspects of this role. Overall, this is a varied role combining clinical support, teamwork, and service improvement to deliver high-quality care for children across Milton Keynes. Please see attached job description for further details. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Is able to independently travel across the city, carrying all necessary equipment safely ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in health /educational setting - Experience of working with children - Experience of working within a multi professional team **Desirable** - Experience of working with pre-school/SLCN children - Experience of training others - Held a previous SLTAP post ### Qualifications **Essential** - Accredited IT qualifications or equivalent skill level **Desirable** - Relevant B Tech Diploma Level or Degree or NVQ4 or equivalent skill acquired through experience ## Documents - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [job description (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322786) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [b4 sltap person specification (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10313588) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) ## 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.