AAC Assistant Practitioner
Ace Centre
Oldham, OL8 3QLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£29,541 to £37,563
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
We are looking for an AAC Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team of therapists, teachers, engineers, and t...
- work
as part of our Service Delivery Team.
- work
under the indirect supervision of an AAC Consultant on
specified tasks, in specified contexts with support, supervision and direction
provided primarily through discussion.
- deliver independent
working with a small caseload and/or workload recognising the need
for evidence based practice and carrying out delegated tasks with a negotiated
level of support, direct supervision, and direction.
As an AAC Assistant Practitioner, you will assist in the delivery of Ace Centre's assessment,
training, and information services as directed by AAC Consultants or AAC
Engineers.
- Preparing communication equipment and materials for demonstration and loan to clients as part of the assessment process.
- Providing training for clients and carers on programming and maintenance of communication equipment.
- Assisting with the installation of client equipment and training following assessment.
- Providing onsite/telephone and remote implementation support to clients following initial assessment.
- Making required modifications/adaptations to resources and taking backups following adaptations.
- Developing and delivering assessment-related, client-focused training materials.
- Creating bespoke resources as requested.
- Maintaining client and equipment records on all relevant databases.
- Providing general AAC advice and information as requested/required.
- Develop and maintain your knowledge of AAC and AT resources
and strategies to enable you to deliver Ace Centre services.
- Travel across the geographical area covered by Ace Centre to
deliver your role.
- Have your own vehicle and business insurance.
- Perform some manual handling to safely transport equipment.
- Comply with all Ace Centre policies and procedures.
- Work occasional flexible hours, including overnight stays.
- Complete appropriate training opportunities as required.
- Have an enhanced DBS certificate.
Ace Centre is a national charity offering a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) services
for people with physical and communication impairments and those who support
them.
Ace Centre operates from 2 regional offices, one in Oldham, Greater
Manchester and one in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Ace Centre has a contract with NHS
England to deliver AAC services across both of these regions.
This role is based in our Oldham office. You will support clients
in a range of settings and locations across the North West region and the role will involve travel and occasional overnight stays.
Ace Centre offers excellent CPD opportunities, a competitive salary and
membership of a generous pension scheme with Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with the use of IT, including MS Office.
- Ability to work effectively with a range of people and as a member of a team.
- Ability to manage own time and prioritise own workload effectively.
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working in an education, health or social care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals with communication and/or physical disabilities, their families and professionals who support them.
- Knowledge of a range of AAC and AT solutions and applications.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Empathy with/understanding of Ace Centre client group.
- Self-motivated.
- Willing to work flexibly when required.
- Car driver with use of own car and appropriate business insurance.
Qualifications
Essential: - NQF or QCF level 4 or above, or equivalent knowledge, training, and experience.
Desirable: - Education, health or social care related qualification.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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