Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Job description

Job summary

Are you passionate about helping children communicate and thrive? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our team!

We are looking for a passionate Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly, supportive, innovative Children's Centre Speech and Language Therapy team. The successful candidate's base location will be confirmed at the time of appointment and will be either Serennu Children's Centre or Caerphilly Children's Centre, depending on service requirements and team capacity.

Main duties of the job

This could be the perfect opportunity for you if you:

• Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with speech, language and communication needs

• Enjoy working closely with children, their families and other professionals such as education staff

• Are looking to be part of a caring, supportive and innovative team that values continuous learning

• Are interested in supporting therapists and delivering therapy in clinic and school settings
  
  What We're Looking For:
  
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A basic understanding of speech, language and communication needs and the role of a speech and language therapist
  • Experience working collaboratively within a team
  • Organised, enthusiastic and committed to personal development
  
  What We Offer:
  
  • A supportive network of over 90 therapists and assistants across ABUHB
  • Regular supervision, peer support, and tailored training opportunities
  
  Welsh language skills are desirable, but not essential. We welcome applications from Welsh and/or English speakers.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent. A basic knowledge of communication disability and types of communication difficulties, and speech and language therapy. How do you meet these essential criteria?

Desirable

• Qualifications related to working with individuals, groups in health/education settings particularly NVQ or equivalent. Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for therapy, e.g. safety, confidentiality, consent. Knowledge of speech and language therapy software.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a team of people. How do you meet these essential criteria?

Desirable

• Experience of working with speech and language therapists. Experience of working with children and clients. Experience of working with people with communication difficulties.

Values

Essential

• Flexible and reliable. Forward thinking. Personal initiative. Committed to personal and team development. Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirements of the post. How do you meet these essential criteria?

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent. A basic knowledge of communication disability and types of communication difficulties, and speech and language therapy. How do you meet these essential criteria?

Desirable

• Qualifications related to working with individuals, groups in health/education settings particularly NVQ or equivalent. Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for therapy, e.g. safety, confidentiality, consent. Knowledge of speech and language therapy software.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a team of people. How do you meet these essential criteria?

Desirable

• Experience of working with speech and language therapists. Experience of working with children and clients. Experience of working with people with communication difficulties.

Values

Essential

• Flexible and reliable. Forward thinking. Personal initiative. Committed to personal and team development. Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirements of the post. How do you meet these essential criteria?

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

Serennu Children's Centre

Cwrt Camlas, Rogerstone

Newport

NP10 9LY

United Kingdom

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