Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Children's Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a new service delivery project. The funding for this role is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. The post will end when the fixed-term period expires (12 months) or the funding ends, whichever is sooner

Main duties of the job
Working under the direction and supervision of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, you will support children with speech, language and communication needs to achieve their communication potential. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions across a range of community settings including clinics and family homes where appropriate.

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £33,262 to £36,027 a year pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 343-8408972-AG
Job locations: Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JF, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with families, carers and other professionals to support the implementation of therapy programmes and communication strategies. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for children.

The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and support to further develop their clinical and non-clinical skills.

Person Specification
Qualification

• Essential: NNEB in childcare (or equivalent)
• Essential: GCSE in Maths and English minimum Grade 4

Experience

• Essential: Previous experience working with children
• Essential: Experience working within SEN
• Desirable: Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of child development
• Essential: Good communication skills
• Essential: Appropriate IT skills
• Essential: Organised and independent thinking
• Essential: Knowledge of SLCN and relevant interventions
• Desirable: Knowledge of IT systems e.g. EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Leader Children's Speech and Language Therapy, Sarah O'Toole, sarah.otoole@nhs.net, 02082964140

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