James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Neuro-developmental Assistant Practitioner

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about working with children and young people who may have challenges within the areas of social communication and/or attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity? We are excited to be able to offer a new opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant to join the Gt Yarmouth and Waveney Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. The Neurodevelopmental Assistant will be working alongside a friendly, busy and dynamic, multi-disciplinary assessment team. This includes Peadiatrician's, Clinical Psychology , Neurodevelopmental Specialists and Practitioners with a variety of backgrounds including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Children's nursing, learning difficulties, child development and mental health. You will also be working closely with our Neurodevelopmental administrative coordinators.

Main duties of the job

This is an ideal role for someone with experience in child development, neurodiversity, or supporting children with additional needs - whether you come from a therapy assistant, support worker, education, early years or community care background.

The role will involve supporting the team's assessment pathway, which will include undertaking your own assessment work, under the supervision of senior clinical staff. These may be based in clinics, educational placements, or other community settings across the Gt Yarmouth and Waveney area, therefore a full driving license is essential to this role.

The successful applicant will hold exceptional organisational skills and have the ability to manage a busy but varied workload. A pro-active and highly professional approach in providing both verbal and written communication is essential to this role, as you will be responsible for writing reports, liaising with other professionals and attending diagnostic meetings. You must have the ability to work both independently and as part of the team. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of neurodiversity and other additional needs to adapt your own communication skills and therapeutic use of self, to meet the needs of the children, young people and families you work with.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7325208

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further details of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further details of the job role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy / Literacy skills - Level 2 or Grade c/4 at GCSE
Evidence of relevant training / courses

Desirable

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/ Childcare

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children with disabilities and their families
Have an understanding of typical child development
Working knowledge of child protection procedures
Excellent observation skills and ability to identify atypical presentation of development in children
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of working with children with Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and supporting their families
Have an understanding of statutory avenues of support (e.g. EHCP) for children with Autism/ADHD and their families and support available in the local area

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and face-to-face to parents, groups and other agencies
Good verbal and written communication skills / Basic IT skills
Able to work independently and use own initiative
Motivation for role / willing to attend further role specific training
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in work practices
Ability to work in a variety of settings e.g. clinic based and schools
Team worker / confident / able to recognise self-limitations and ability to take direction from registered professional
Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post. Hold a current driving licence and have daily access to a vehicle

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy / Literacy skills - Level 2 or Grade c/4 at GCSE
Evidence of relevant training / courses

Desirable

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/ Childcare

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children with disabilities and their families
Have an understanding of typical child development
Working knowledge of child protection procedures
Excellent observation skills and ability to identify atypical presentation of development in children
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Desirable

Experience of working with children with Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and supporting their families
Have an understanding of statutory avenues of support (e.g. EHCP) for children with Autism/ADHD and their families and support available in the local area

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and face-to-face to parents, groups and other agencies
Good verbal and written communication skills / Basic IT skills
Able to work independently and use own initiative
Motivation for role / willing to attend further role specific training
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in work practices
Ability to work in a variety of settings e.g. clinic based and schools
Team worker / confident / able to recognise self-limitations and ability to take direction from registered professional
Must be able to meet travel requirements of the post. Hold a current driving licence and have daily access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)