Adult Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a compassionate and proactive Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to support adults with communication difficulties across community and inpatient settings. You will work closely with qualified therapists, delivering therapy programmes, developing resources, and liaising with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a clear development pathway from Band 3 to Band 4, with support for competency progression. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to person-centred care are essential.
Essential criteria
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- Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
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.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 15d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Are you enthusiastic, motivated
and committed to supporting adults with communication difficulties?
We are
seeking a compassionate, proactive individual to join our Adult Speech and
Language Therapy team, working across community and inpatient settings in
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You should have a genuine interest in
adult communication needs, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work
independently while building positive relationships with patients, carers and
colleagues.
A commitment to person-centred care and ongoing learning is
essential. This Band 3 role offers a clear development pathway to Band 4.
Applicants with substantial relevant experience who already meet the required
competencies may be appointed at Band 4. Band 3 applicants will be supported
through a structured programme, with progression available on successful
completion.
We offer a welcoming team, regular supervision, ongoing training,
support to complete Band 4 competencies, access to clinical and administrative
resources, team meetings and annual appraisal.
As communication is central to
this role, shortlisted candidates will be asked to interact with adults with
communication difficulties during interview to demonstrate rapport-building and
person-centred values.
Interview Date: 8th October, venue to be confirmed. For an informal discussion, contact [contact detai
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