Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Vacancy
Part-time position
I’m hiring! But why now?
With an increasing demand for private speech and language therapy and my diary getting fuller and fuller, I have decided that it is time to expand and take on a speech and language therapy assistant! I have to admit, I can’t wait!
Expanding my one-woman team(!) will allow…
More families to receive direct therapy
An opportunity to train-up and inspire a future SLT!
A more cost-effective way for families to receive therapy
What will the job entail?
Within this role you will work closely with myself, a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, to support families in and around South-West London.
Delivering therapy sessions, at times independently in clients homes, schools and nurseries.
Support in the implementation of assessments and screenings of new and existing clients.
Assist in the evaluation of therapy programs and target setting.
Create therapy resources.
Liaise directly with clients, parents/carers, members of the child’s team.
Assist in the creation and delivery of training for families, and education staff.
Who is this role for?
Do you love working with children? Would you like to work for a forward thinking and innovative therapist? Then this role is for you!
This role is suitable for you if…
You have experience working with children in a healthcare or education setting.
You have well developed communication skills including effective verbal and written communication in English.
You have good problem solving skills.
You have an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, paediatric Speech and Language Therapy approaches.
You are able to keep legible and accurate records in accordance with legal and professional standards.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
For more information, and to request the full Job description and person specification please email me welcome@southwestSLT.co.uk
