Job summary
Are you passionate about helping children and young people develop the communication skills they need to reach their full potential? As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will work alongside our SEND Therapies team to deliver speech and language interventions that make a meaningful difference to children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Working under the guidance of qualified Speech and Language Therapists, you will provide regular intervention programmes in educational settings, supporting children both individually and in small groups. You will also play an important role in developing the skills of the Team Around the Child, equipping education professionals and parents/carers with the knowledge and confidence to support communication development beyond your sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children who enjoys building relationships, working independently and making a lasting impact on young people's lives through early intervention and communication support.

Main duties of the job
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will work with the SEND Therapies team to deliver interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. You will assist in educational settings and support children both individually and in groups. Your role involves implementing speech and language intervention programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists and contributing to the development of educational professionals and parents/carers. This position is ideal for someone with experience in working with children and a passion for communication development. The role offers diverse responsibilities including programme delivery, planning, team collaboration, and professional development within an innovative and supportive culture.

About us
HCRG Care Group is committed to providing high-quality care and support services across the UK. Their focus is on delivering exceptional health, social, and wellbeing services to help individuals achieve better lives. They pride themselves on their innovative approach, offering career development opportunities, exclusive rewards, and a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and learning. The organisation maintains high clinical and quality standards and serves a diverse range of communities. Employment at HCRG Care Group means being part of a team that actively supports improvement and development, recognised by external bodies for their dedication to outstanding service delivery.

Details
Date posted: 31 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £25,500 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1569526300
Closing date: 15 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• Independently deliver regular speech and language intervention programmes following aims and objectives set by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, on a one-to-one basis or in small groups across educational settings.
• Support the Team Around the Child, including educational professionals and parents/carers, demonstrating activities, providing training and sharing feedback.
• Create and develop resources to support interventions, maintain accurate electronic records, complete outcome reports and contribute to planning and scheduling of visits.
• Share best practice, provide support across the service and contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development, ensuring practice aligns with service policies, safeguarding requirements and professional standards.

Package Description
As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, you will be part of our valued team in Essex, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Starting salary of £25,500 FTE with group pension.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers.
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
• Online and face-to-face support for mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal advice, debt support, career coaching and wellbeing resources.
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through The Learning Enterprise.
• An open and supportive culture where innovation is encouraged, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year.
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards, with the majority of services rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths.
• NVQ qualification in a relevant field.
• Minimum two years' experience working with children.
• Relevant practical experience demonstrating an understanding of children's needs and service delivery.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of, or experience working with, children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Other Requirements

• Car driver with access to a vehicle insured for business use and the ability to travel across the geographical area covered by the service.

Employer contact
For more information or questions please reach out to the hiring team on Ellie-Jane.Dixon@hcrgcaregroup.com or 07884 658 788.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

HCRG Care Group is an equal opportunities employer.