Job Description

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (Aspiring SALTs Welcome)

Full-time | Term Time Only (plus 15 days) | Competitive Salary | Immediate Start

Create Education are supporting a specialist school on the Southeast London and Surrey border in recruiting dedicated and compassionate

Speech and Language Therapy Assistants

to join their growing Therapy Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced Therapy Assistants and

graduates or aspiring Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs)

who are looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. You'll be working alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and SEND professionals who are passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential.

The Role

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and other SEND requirements to achieve their goals.

You will work closely with the therapy team, class teachers, and families to deliver high-quality interventions through:

One-to-one and small group support sessions Modelling strategies for staff and supporting classroom practice Preparing and creating resources for therapy sessions Collaborating with therapists and school staff to ensure consistent support
This is a

full-time, term-time role (38.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year)

with an additional 15 days as required for meetings or training.

Part-time applicants will also be considered.

What We're Looking For

To be shortlisted, your experience should demonstrate:

Experience working with children or young people in mainstream or specialist school settings Understanding of communication and interaction targets The ability to adapt your communication style to meet individual needs A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to supporting learning and development
All therapy staff are provided with a

laptop and mobile phone

, as well as

in-house supervision

and a

comprehensive induction and training programme

led by a Senior SALT and SEND Lead.

Why Join?

Supportive and inclusive therapy team environment Ongoing professional development and line management Opportunities for peer observation and joint working Excellent experience for those looking to progress into a Speech and Language Therapy career Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on young people's lives

Location:

Southeast London / Surrey Border

Contract:

Full-time, term time plus 15 days (part-time considered)

Salary:

Competitive - aligned with experience

Start Date:

ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: 22,500.00-26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

SEN: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person