Magic Words Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner (SaLTAP) - Milton Keynes and Northampton
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Application closing date: 31st August 2026.
Job Detail
Contract type: Part-Time (Anticipated 3 days per week)
Location: Based in our clinics and schools services in the above areas.
Essential
- Experience and passion for supporting children and young people with a broad range of communication needs.
- Fully licensed car driver with access to a car as this role will require some travel within reasonable distances for outreach appointments and settings.
Desirable
- University bachelor’s degree level qualifications and prior experience working as a SaLTAP.
Salary: £24,874 to £26,399 p/a, dependent on level of experience. This includes 11.5 weeks per year of paid annual leave and other benefits.
Job start date: October 2026
Please note we have opportunities for Speech and Language Apprenticeships and can support those who aspire to become Speech and Language Therapists to apply for University places on apprenticeship programmes.
Job Description & Person Specification
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You can find more details about our roles in our Job Description document, and the types of people we are looking for in the Person Specification.
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Culture & Benefits
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment to those wishing to dedicate their time and energy to making a difference to the lives of people with speech, language and communication difficulties and differences. Our valued team members are able to achieve significant professional advancement along with the fulfilment of helping individuals unlock their full potential through truly transformative Speech and Language Therapy.
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Purpose & Values
We believe that everyone should have a voice and that being able to communicate your needs, dreams and ideas is fundamental. Magic Words provides transformative therapy and support to enable people with speech, language and communication difficulty and difference to connect and thrive.
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Safer Recruitment
At Magic Words Therapy, we are committed to safer recruitment. This means that all successful applicants must undergo Enhanced with Barred List DBS checks (for both SaLTs and SaLTAPs) or standard DBS checks (for non-clinical staff with client contact) as well as checks on qualifications, references and proof of identity.
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We endeavour to notify all applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 days. Please note that our team are on leave or work minimal hours during the school holidays meaning that applications made during these times may wait longer for a response.
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