Central London Community Health Trust

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Central London Community Healthcare, Speech and Language Therapy Service to join our Speech and language therapy team in the London Borough of Brent. We provide comprehensive assessment and therapy packages for pre-school and school aged children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and creative Speech and Language Therapy Assistant with very good communication skills to work as part of our highly skilled, dynamic and supportive Speech and Language Therapy team.

Main duties of the job

To develop and implement programmes of support to children and families under the direction of the Speech and Language Therapy line manager and team, to promote development of communication, language, speech skills for preschool children and young people

To assist the speech and language therapists in assessments, taking observations of children's communication skills e.g. social communication, play, attention, understanding, language and speech.

To run groups with the speech and language therapists.

To plan and deliver, under the supervision of the Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, health promotion activities, workshops and programmes of education / therapy practice for families and school practitioners

To support SLTs with preparation for delivery of training including room bookings, managing promotion of courses, managing applications and attendees' queries, preparation and copying training materials and organising set-up

To provide advice to others regarding the development of speech, language and communication skills

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-7409514

Job locations

Chalkhill Primary Care Centre

Chalkhill Road

Wembley

HA9 9FX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3-4 or equivalent in a related subject
Evidence of good general education, English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Keyboard skills and computer literacy

Experience

Essential

Any paid/unpaid work in a health or social services/charity setting involving working with families and young children for at least 1 year.
Personal experience via family, friends etc. or willingness to learn, in working with children and their families

Desirable

Experience of working with young children and families in community settings

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team.
Sensitivity and empathy towards clients and their families
Good verbal fluency
Understanding of disability issues
Good organisational skills and multitasking abilities
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work
Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities
Knowledge and understanding of basic child development

Other

Essential

Able to maintain prolonged concentration when working with children presenting with speech, language and communication skills
Travel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

NVQ level 3-4 or equivalent in a related subject
Evidence of good general education, English/Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Keyboard skills and computer literacy

Experience

Essential

Any paid/unpaid work in a health or social services/charity setting involving working with families and young children for at least 1 year.
Personal experience via family, friends etc. or willingness to learn, in working with children and their families

Desirable

Experience of working with young children and families in community settings

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team.
Sensitivity and empathy towards clients and their families
Good verbal fluency
Understanding of disability issues
Good organisational skills and multitasking abilities
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work
Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities
Knowledge and understanding of basic child development

Other

Essential

Able to maintain prolonged concentration when working with children presenting with speech, language and communication skills
Travel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Chalkhill Primary Care Centre

Chalkhill Road

Wembley

HA9 9FX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Chalkhill Primary Care Centre

Chalkhill Road

Wembley

HA9 9FX

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)