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Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

ISCAN Speech Therapy Team Assistant

The closing date is 29 December 2025

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Job summary

ISCAN Speech Therapy Team Assistant - Band 3 - 37.5 hours, Permanent

There has never been a more exciting time to join the ISCAN (Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs) team. We are moving forward in growing our service following some recent investment for our workforce and also to enhance our Local Offer. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of our new ISCAN website. In addition, the Trust are working with the team to develop some innovative approaches to redesign pathways with the goal of delivering improved care for our children and families across Tameside and Glossop.

Our organisation recognises the value and contribution Allied Health Professionals make to the NHS as the third largest workforce. As such, Tameside and Glossop ICFT are taking part in the national AHP workforce supply project. This project seeks to support the professional development and growth of this workforce to meet the continually evolving needs of the populations these highly skilled practitioners serve. It could not be a better time to join our organisation and be a part of the exciting future ahead.

Main duties of the job

Working as a member of the Children's Speech and Language Therapyteam who sit within the ISCAN (Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs), to support the teams within Children's SALT. To provide high quality care and support to children and young people with specified speech, language and communication needswithin the Tameside and Glossop area.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-ACS3ISCAN-12-25

Job locations

Rowan House

Grange Road South

Hyde

SK14 5NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level III or equivalent in health or social care
  • Evidence of recent study or attendance on a course relating to child development within the last two years.

Knowledge

Essential

  • To be IT literate

Desirable

  • To have knowledge of EMIS

Skills

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Well developed interpersonal skills
  • Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skill
  • Ability to travel

Desirable

  • Communication and handling skills with children with additional needs

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of the roles within ISCAN
  • Previous experience of working in a supportive role in a health or social care setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with children with speech, language and communication needs
  • Experience delivering intervention programmes under the guidance of a qualified practitioner
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level III or equivalent in health or social care
  • Evidence of recent study or attendance on a course relating to child development within the last two years.

Knowledge

Essential

  • To be IT literate

Desirable

  • To have knowledge of EMIS

Skills

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Well developed interpersonal skills
  • Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skill
  • Ability to travel

Desirable

  • Communication and handling skills with children with additional needs

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of the roles within ISCAN
  • Previous experience of working in a supportive role in a health or social care setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with children with speech, language and communication needs
  • Experience delivering intervention programmes under the guidance of a qualified practitioner

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowan House

Grange Road South

Hyde

SK14 5NU


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowan House

Grange Road South

Hyde

SK14 5NU


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ISCAN Team Leader

Rachel Lochhead

rachel.lochhead@tgh.nhs.uk

01613662050

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-ACS3ISCAN-12-25

Job locations

Rowan House

Grange Road South

Hyde

SK14 5NU


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