Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-641CS-26
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Breightmet Health Centre
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Full time - 37.5 hours
Passionate about supporting children’s communication and confident working with education staff?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join Bolton's Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service.
In this role, you will work closely with Speech and Language Therapists, schools and families to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. You will deliver targeted interventions, contribute to training and support for educational staff, and help embed communication-friendly approaches within schools and other settings. Your work will directly influence children's ability to participate, learn and thrive.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of our team, you will:
- Deliver targeted speech, language and communication interventions under the direction of qualified Speech and Language Therapists.
- Support children and young people in educational and community settings.
- Build positive relationships with schools, families and partner agencies.
- Contribute to the development of resources and programmes that support communication outcomes.
- Assist with the delivery of training and workshops to school staff and other professionals.
- Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to therapists.
This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to the lives of children and families across Bolton.
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
At Bolton Foundation Trust, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care, and we are guided by our Trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is supported by our, Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant or in a closely related role.
- Has experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
- Has experience working collaboratively with schools and education staff.
- Is confident delivering interventions and adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
- Has excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who:
- Have experience delivering training, workshops or presentations to school staff, parents or other professionals; or
- Can demonstrate a strong interest and clear commitment to developing skills in training delivery and workforce development.
Why join us?
In Bolton, we are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred services and supporting our staff to grow and develop. We offer:
- A supportive and experienced team environment.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Regular clinical support and supervision.
- The chance to influence and improve services for children and young people across Bolton.
- Flexible and collaborative ways of working.
If you are an experienced assistant who is passionate about children's communication and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with children with SLCN
- Experience of working with families
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
- Experience of working under the instructions of a Speech and Language Therapist
Skills
Essential criteria
- Highly developed communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to work alone and as part of team
- Proficient IT skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 5 GCSEs - grade C/ level 4 or above, or NVQ level 4/ BTEC
Desirable criteria
- Elklan trained
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of child development
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to travel around the borough independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Aneeza Nadeem
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 462670
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