Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

• Make a real difference to children's communication, confidence and independence every day.
• Work in a supportive, innovative and child-centred team.
• Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues.
• Develop skills in working with children with complex needs.
• Be part of a service that is ambitious for children and empowers others to innovate and influence positive change.

• Has experience working with children and young people in community or educational settings, particularly a child development centre.
• Is enthusiastic about supporting communication needs and inclusion.
• Is an excellent team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Brings initiative, creativity and a positive, solution-focused approach.
• Shares our ambition to help every child thrive and achieve their potential.

Essential

• Knowledge of speech and language development
• Experience of working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties
• Experience of working with under 5s with complex medical and learning needs

Essential

• Working with under 5s with learning and developmental needs
• Working with children within nurseries /schools or voluntary groups
• Planning and organising events, functions
• Administrative experience

Desirable

• Experience of working with SALT
• Working with children with speech, language and communication needs in a child development centre and / or education setting
• Experience in an administrative role in the field of child development

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of the specific needs of children with communication difficulties
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary settings for children under 5years

Essential

• Good communication skills including verbal, written and listening skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Good observation skills
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• IT skills including Microsoft

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point,TEAMS
• Experience with a range of technology (Apple systems, cameras, symbol software)
• Ability to produce professional looking materials

Essential

• Committed and Motivated
• Professional and remain calm under pressure
• Positive and flexible approach to work
• Able to adapt and be flexible
• Practical and creative
• Can do attitude
• Team Player