Speech and Language Therapy Assistant at Step Up Speech and Language Ltd.

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) post

Are you interested in children’s speech and language development ? Do you want to help children make progress? Do you have a natural way with people and are a good listener?

If so, you could be part of the Step Up Speech and Language therapy service and support our mission to help local children communicate successfully and engage with learning!

We are now recruiting for a therapy assistant, who will support children with their early language and communication skills.

Step Up Speech and Language was established in 2019 and since then, has grown to be a well-known and highly recommended independent therapy service. Due to the success of this service, there is now a need to expand and help more children and families in Plymouth.

Step Up Speech and Language takes pride in the strong links and relationships that we’ve formed by working directly with families, preschools and school settings. It’s our commitment to bring out the best in children and help them to achieve their potential.

You will work under my guidance as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to improve the lives of children with speech, language and communication difficulties. This is a rare opportunity to train and specialise in the area of speech delay and disorders, as well as supporting young children with school ready skills.

This is a highly rewarding role that requires enthusiasm to learn new and exciting skills and motivate children to communicate successfully. You will work with children in preschool and primary settings and be able to confidently respond to the child’s needs and switch between adult-led and child-led activities to support the child to make progress with their communication.

You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic assistant therapist, to deliver speech and language therapy services in accordance with the Codes of Practice of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

If you wish to apply for this role, please call 07583 502155 to speak to the Lisa, the Clinical Lead, in the first instance. If you meet the appropriate criteria you will be asked to send your CV to [email protected] for consideration.

Essential Criteria

• You must have experience of supporting children within the EYFS framework. Please note- only CVs demonstrating experience of supporting young children’s communication will be considered.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to others and develop good working relationships.
• Good time-management and organisation skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage children in learning new skills.
• Ability to follow therapy plans, based on identified needs.
• Good IT skills for administration, presentations, recording and reporting systems.
• Have knowledge of the National Curriculum and school settings.
• Knowledge of supporting the communication of children and young people.
• Must have own car and be able to drive.
• Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of therapy interventions used in areas of speech, language and communication.
• Experience of supporting children in education.

Responsibilities

· To liaise closely with the qualified SLT regarding children’s therapy plans.

· To deliver individual interventions under the support and guidance of the SLT.

· To design, make and provide resources to support communication needs.

· To complete administrative tasks as directed.

· To contribute to therapy plans and share information regarding children’s progress so therapy can be adapted to bring out the best in a child.

· To attend meetings as a representative of SLT if required to feed back to the site SLT in their absence.

· Remaining professional, knowledgeable and approachable, at all times in this role.

· To follow hygiene procedures to reduce the risk of Covid transmission.

· To successfully complete training as required for the role.

Job Type: Freelance

Salary: £30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• SEN: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and use of a car? (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/09/2023
Expected start date: 02/10/2023