Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton, BL2 6NTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Full time - 37.5 hours Passionate about supporting children's communication and confident working with education staff? An exciting opportunity has ar...
As a valued member of our team, you will:
- Deliver targeted speech, language and communication interventions under the direction of qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
- Support children and young people in educational and community settings.
- Build positive relationships with schools, families and partner agencies.
- Contribute to the development of resources and programmes that support communication outcomes.
- Assist with the delivery of training and workshops to school staff and other professionals.
- Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to therapists.
This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to the lives of children and families across Bolton.
- Has significant experience working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant or in a closely related role.
- Has experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
- Has experience working collaboratively with schools and education staff.
- Is confident delivering interventions and adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
- Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who:
- Have experience delivering training, workshops or presentations to school staff, parents or other professionals; or
- Can demonstrate a strong interest and clear commitment to developing skills in training delivery and workforce development.
In Bolton, we are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred services and supporting our staff to grow and develop. We offer:
- A supportive and experienced team environment.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Regular clinical support and supervision.
- The chance to influence and improve services for children and young people across Bolton.
- Flexible and collaborative ways of working.
If you are an experienced assistant who is passionate about children's communication and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
At Bolton Foundation Trust, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care, and we are guided by our Trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is supported by our, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working with children with SLCN; - Experience of working with families
Desirable: - Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant; - Experience of working under the instructions of a Speech and Language Therapist
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to work alone and as part of team
- Proficient IT skills
Qualifications
Essential: - Minimum 5 GCSEs - grade C/ level 4 or above, or NVQ level 4/ BTEC
Desirable: - Elklan trained
Knowledge
Essential: - Knowledge of child development
Desirable: - Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
Other
Essential: - Able to travel around the borough independently
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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