Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Description

We are excited to be hiring a new full–time Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our team in Spelthorne, North East Surrey. We are a large and supportive team and can offer you strong line management, peer observations, joint working and a thorough induction and in–house training programme.

The starting salary for this position is 25,602 per annum based on 36 hours per week, across 42 weeks per year (term–time, plus an additional 15 days per year) pro–rata to 27,634

Our office base is in Weybridge, but you will primarily be working in mainstream schools and specialist centres across Spelthorne.

Our Offer to You

Flexible working around core school hours with mobile and agile working solutionsComprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive in house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and an Assistants group, termly study days, encouragement to join and attend CEN's relating to practiceA mixed and varied caseload across settings and age groupsTermly themed study days for the whole SALT teamA generous local government salary related pensionUp to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveAn Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shoppingA chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout the Role

The School–Aged Speech and Language Therapy Service is part of Surrey County Council's support for children with additional needs and disabilities, working collaboratively in the Inclusion and Additional Needs team in Surrey's Children, Families and Learning Directorate with other teams like Educational Psychology and specialist teachers.

We aim to deliver the right support at the right time through assessment and intervention, and equipping families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. We offer universal, targeted and specialist support for children, families and the school workforce, and work with children and young people with Education, Health & Care Plans and those at Special Education Needs support.

Working under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist, your role will be to play a pivotal part in supporting children to achieve the outcomes agreed by a Therapist, in conjunction with the school and family, through a range of activities which will include:

Working individually with a child or young person within a schoolModelling strategies to class teachers and teaching assistantsWorking with a small groupCreating resources for the therapy teamGiving both verbal and written feedback to school staff and parentsKeeping accurate written case notesYour Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

At least 2 years experience of working with children and young people, either in mainstream or specialist schools and centresExperience of working with a speech and language therapy team memberEvidence of use of IT systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook & TeamsEvidence of working flexibly and independentlySurrey has both urban and rural areas and Speech and Language Therapy staff will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to meet the demands of the role. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 2 questions:

Have you worked in a school with children or young people for at least two years? Please can you tell us more about this experience.Have you worked directly with a Speech & Language Therapist or Speech & Language Therapy Assistant, or received training from an SLT Team? Please tell us more about this.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23/11/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two–tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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