NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner
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Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Are you looking for a role that offers purpose, progression and the opportunity to change children's lives for the better? At NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to offer a rewarding opportunity within a service that values people as much as outcomes.
With the benefit of additional funding, we are delighted to be recruiting two Speech and Language Therapy Assistants to join our busy and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service in Redbridge. This role is ideal whether you’re bringing previous experience or taking your first step into a career in speech and language therapy.
Why Choose NELFT?
- A Fantastic Location You will work in a diverse and vibrant community, offering green spaces, excellent local amenities, and superb transport links, with easy access to central London via the Elizabeth Line and Central Line.
- A Supportive and Nurturing Team You’ll be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, learning and shared success. We actively support professional development and provide opportunities to grow your skills and confidence in a meaningful clinical role.
- Make a Real Impact Every day, your work will directly support children and families, helping to shape communication skills that can change life trajectories.
- Committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At NELFT, we celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
If you’re motivated by making a difference and want to build a fulfilling career within a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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Discover more about our services and what makes Redbridge special by visiting our careers website: www.careers.nelft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Role
Speech and Language Therapy Assistants play a vital role in the efficient delivery of services for children, young people and their families. As a Speech and Language Therapy assistant in our service, you will:
- Support the delivery of care across a range of settings
- Work within a highly skilled, supportive and diverse team
- Assist with delivering groups, therapy interventions and training for families and education staff
- Support the preparation of resources to be shared with children, their families and education settings
- Opportunities to work across different areas of the service as needed
- Be part of an innovative service that continually adapts to meet the needs of service users
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
We ask that applicants have at least 3 years of experience working with children within a nursery, pre-school or school setting and a knowledge of planning and target setting for speech and language.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
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Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
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