Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Speech \& Language Therapy Assistant – Primary School

Location: Knowsley
Employer: Chatty Learning Ltd
Pay: £14–£16 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 12 paid hours per week – 2 days per week, term time only
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027, with potential to continue
Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Chatty Learning is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and reliable Speech \& Language Therapy Assistant to work two days per week within a primary school in Knowsley.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with children and has an interest in developing their skills in supporting children's speech, language and communication.

You will be based in one primary school, providing continuity for you, the children and the school team. There is no requirement to travel between different schools during the working day.

You will deliver speech, language and communication programmes with individual children and small groups, working closely with school staff and under the guidance of a Highly Specialist Speech \& Language Therapist.

This is a rewarding opportunity to develop specialist skills in speech, language and communication while building ongoing relationships with children and staff within one school.

Hours and working pattern

The role is for two days per week during school term time.

Each working day consists of:

• approximately 5 hours based at the school, including direct work with children and liaison with school staff


• 1 additional paid hour for preparation, resources, session notes and administration

There is flexibility over which two days are worked, although non\-consecutive days are preferred so that children's support can be spread across the school week.

Exact working days and times can be agreed with the successful candidate.

What you'll be doing

Your role will include:

• Delivering individual and small\-group speech and language sessions


• Supporting children with a range of speech, language and communication needs


• Following targets and intervention programmes provided by the supervising Speech \& Language Therapist


• Using games, activities and resources to make sessions engaging and enjoyable


• Recording children's responses and progress


• Preparing resources required for sessions


• Keeping clear and accurate session notes


• Liaising with teachers, teaching assistants and other school staff


• Feeding back to the supervising Speech \& Language Therapist


• Helping children to develop their communication skills and confidence

Who we're looking for

You may already have experience as a Speech \& Language Therapy Assistant, Teaching Assistant or SEND practitioner, or have other relevant experience of working with children.

We're particularly looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with primary\-aged children


• Has a genuine interest in children's speech, language and communication


• Is warm, patient and encouraging with children


• Is organised, reliable and able to manage their time effectively


• Can follow programmes and guidance carefully


• Is confident working independently once trained


• Communicates well with school staff and other professionals


• Is comfortable using a computer or tablet to access resources and record information


• Is keen to learn and develop their skills

Previous experience supporting children with SEND, speech and language needs, autism or additional learning needswould be an advantage.

Previous experience as a Speech \& Language Therapy Assistant would be welcomed, but we would also be very interested in hearing from an experienced Teaching Assistant or other candidate with relevant experience and the right skills and attitude.

Training and support

You don't need to have worked as a Speech \& Language Therapy Assistant previously.

Full training, resources and ongoing support will be provided by an experienced Highly Specialist Speech \& Language Therapist, together with access to the intervention materials needed to deliver sessions.

Contract

This is a term\-time\-only, fixed\-term position until 31 August 2027, with the potential to continue beyond this date subject to the ongoing requirements of the service.

The post has been created specifically to support Chatty Learning's Speech \& Language Therapy provision within a primary school in Knowsley.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, which will be arranged and paid for by Chatty Learning.

Appropriate references and other pre\-employment safeguarding checks will also be required.

About Chatty Learning

Chatty Learning Ltd supports schools to identify and meet children's speech, language and communication needs.

Our work combines specialist Speech \& Language Therapy expertise with practical tools and resources that help schools provide effective support for children.

How to apply

Please apply through Indeed with your CV and a short supporting statement telling us about your experience of working with children and why you are interested in the role.

We are looking to appoint as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: £14\.00\-£16\.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12\.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person

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