Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This fixed-term role supports children with speech, language, and communication needs within a paediatric therapy team. The assistant will coach parents and staff, carry out programmes set by SLTs, and contribute to developing universal SLT resources for educational settings. Clinical work takes place in schools, clinics, and family homes.
Essential criteria
- * Sound basic education to GCSE level or equivalent (including A -- C grade in English & Maths)
- * Evidence of recent education/ personal development.
- * Professional development qualification e.g. A level/NVQ
- 3/ BTEC or equivalent in appropriate area (e.g. NVQ 2
- or
- similar vocational qualification plus significant years' experience working with children.
- * Comprehensive experience working in an area relevant to Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
- * Experience of working as part of a team
- * Experience in preparing and delivering training / education sessions
- * Aware of rules relating to confidentiality and data protection and shares information within these constraints
- * Demonstrates knowledge about children's communication difficulties
- * Understanding of SEND Code of Practice
- * Able to identify areas for own personal and professional development and take steps to meet those needs
- * Sound basic education to GCSE level or equivalent (including A -- C grade in English & Maths)
- * Evidence of recent education/ personal development.
- * Professional development qualification e.g. A level/NVQ
- 3/ BTEC or equivalent in appropriate area (e.g. NVQ 2
- or
- similar vocational qualification plus significant years' experience working with children.
- * Comprehensive experience working in an area relevant to Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
- * Experience of working as part of a team
- * Experience in preparing and delivering training / education sessions
- * Aware of rules relating to confidentiality and data protection and shares information within these constraints
- * Demonstrates knowledge about children's communication difficulties
- * Understanding of SEND Code of Practice
- * Able to identify areas for own personal and professional development and take steps to meet those needs
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
We have a vacancy within our established and supportive team of SLTs, who work closely with other Paediatric Therapy Teams.
This post is a fixed term position to support the Experts at Hand Plan associated with the SEND Reform. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing universal SLT resources that will be used in early years, primary and secondary school settings, as well as supporting implementation of targeted support for CYP.
We welcome applications from experienced Band 4 SLTAs who have experience working with children with additional needs.
For any questions, contact the SLT service on [phone number removed]. Interviews will take place on the week beginning 28th September 2026
Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant you will be required to support children with speech, language and communication needs, as well as coach parents and staff to support their needs. You will be working collaboratively with our supportive, experienced team and independently, carrying out programmes set by SLTs.
Clinical work is undertaken in educational settings, clinics and family homes as appropriate for individual children.
Demonstrate your ability to;
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